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Online therapist

Jillian Mittiga

Calm, practical support for parenting and life stress

Credentials
LCSW-R
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jillian

Jillian Mittiga is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and the pressures of parenting and work. She helps clients break problems into manageable steps and build routines that make day-to-day life easier. Conversations are warm and straightforward, aimed at goals a parent or caregiver can use right away.

Clients meet someone who listens for strengths and patterns, then tests small changes together.

Background and approach

Jillian draws on 17 years of experience to suggest tools for anxiety, low mood, and coping with big life changes. She also offers guidance around parenting challenges and career stress to help people regain balance. Her background is rooted in social work practice in New York and she holds the LCSW-R credential.

That experience shapes a practical style focused on what works in real life. Sessions are collaborative, with a mix of problem solving and skill building. Outside of work she values family time, catching up with friends, and downtime with her cats.

This grounding helps her keep therapy practical and humane, with an eye toward lasting change rather than quick fixes. Jillian aims to meet clients where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable. She works in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines.

Approaches that fit online parenting and life work

Jillian uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills you can apply at home. One common approach helps people break large worries into smaller, manageable steps and test new behaviors slowly. This method suits anxiety, stress, and practical parenting challenges by building confidence through repeated small wins.

She also uses problem-solving strategies that identify specific patterns contributing to low mood or overwhelm. These steps include clarifying priorities, creating simple routines, and practicing short experiments to see what helps. That approach is useful for coping with life changes and career stress where concrete adjustments can change daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jillian discusses options and adapts methods based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The plan evolves as progress is made and as new issues come up, keeping the collaboration flexible and client-led.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy families and varied schedules. These formats make it easier to attend appointments around work and caregiving, and allow for brief check-ins as well as longer conversations. The goal is to make therapy accessible and practical so skills transfer into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jillian address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on simple tools and small changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Jillian brings 17 years of clinical experience to her work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialed as LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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