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Online therapist

Jill Winter

Supportive LICSW for parenting and stress

Credentials
LICSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jill

Jill Winter is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help parents and individuals facing stress and life transitions. She draws on 15 years of experience to guide people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and the challenges that come with parenting. Her tone is straightforward and supportive, focusing on small, doable steps rather than vague promises.

Jill creates a calm space where clients can talk honestly about what feels hard.

Background and approach

She aims to reduce shame and build clearer ways to handle daily pressures. Conversations tend to center on skills you can use right away and patterns that keep problems repeating. Her background includes long-term work with people affected by trauma and abuse.

Jill has also supported those dealing with divorce and mood struggles. Over the years she has helped clients address body image concerns and caregiver stress with practical coping strategies. Sessions typically explore current difficulties, identify unhelpful habits, and practice new responses.

Jill keeps language plain and avoids clinical jargon so parents can focus on what matters most for their families. She helps clients set realistic goals and track small gains between sessions. Jill is licensed in Minnesota as a LICSW, which stands for licensed independent clinical social worker.

She offers several ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Work begins by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the client’s needs.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit family life

Two evidence-based approaches often used in her work are cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed methods. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-informed methods prioritize safety and pacing, helping people rebuild calm after difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach happens together. Jill will talk with each person about what feels most relevant and try methods that match their goals and comfort level. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps and what does not, so the work stays practical and focused.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect that fit busy family schedules. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions remove the need for video, and live chat or text messaging can work between appointments for brief check-ins or homework support. These options make it easier to keep therapy going when life is hectic or travel is difficult, while allowing licensed professionals to tailor sessions to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of problems does Jill help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to body image, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, mood disorders, and narcissism.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is evidence-based and practical, emphasizing clear skills and steady progress. Sessions use plain language and focus on immediate, usable strategies.
How much experience does she bring?
Jill has 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns related to mood, stress, and trauma.
Where is Jill licensed and based?
She is licensed in Minnesota as a LICSW with license number MN LICSW 16764 and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Jill?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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