Jill Holmes-Brown, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Jill

Jill Holmes-Brown is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. She works with parents and families on common struggles like stress, anxiety, parenting, and relationship problems. Jill aims to make the first step feel manageable and meets people where they are.

She takes a non-judgmental approach and builds care around a strong working relationship. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for each person. Jill uses compassion, acceptance, and understanding to help people talk through practical problems and everyday stresses.

Background and approach

Her background includes a masters degree from the University of Connecticut with a focus on individual and group therapy. Jill has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families across different settings. That experience shapes how she sees family and parenting challenges.

Jill uses structured methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. She explains tools simply and helps people try small changes that can make life easier. Sessions include skill-building and moments to reflect on what is working.

Jill pays attention to cultural background and individual life stories when planning care. She is comfortable addressing issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, attachment and blended family concerns. Video, phone, chat, and messaging options are available so families can choose what fits their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for families

Jill draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce stress, anxiety, and mood struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, which can help with relationship and parenting tensions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. Jill works with each person or family to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She explains options plainly and adapts techniques as progress happens.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and caregiving. The variety of ways to meet also lets people choose what feels most comfortable while learning skills and working through family challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jill focus on?

She supports issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is Jill's style in sessions?

Jill takes a non-judgmental, compassionate approach and works at the client's pace. She emphasizes building rapport and looks at each person's background to guide conversation and planning.

How much experience does she have?

She has two decades of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families since completing her master's degree in 1998.

What are Jill's credentials and where is she located?

Jill holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, CT LCSW 5238, and practices from Connecticut.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the country?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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