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Jill Holmes-Brown

Hopeful, practical therapy with experienced LCSW

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Jill

Jill Holmes-Brown is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, and a range of intimacy and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

She also works with issues such as parenting, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career transitions, bipolar mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Her practice includes additional focus on attachment and abandonment struggles, blended family dynamics, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and LGBT-related concerns.

Jill emphasizes a nonjudgmental, compassionate style grounded in strong therapeutic rapport. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to tailor practical skills and insight to each person’s needs.

Jill begins treatment where clients feel most comfortable and moves at a collaborative pace, honoring cultural differences and individual histories. Based in Connecticut, she offers care via video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging and invites prospective clients to reach out to explore what approach and format will work best for them.

Therapeutic approaches for online work and flexible care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and managing strong reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that can reduce rumination and improve emotional balance.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill will work together with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and needs shift.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide practical flexibility for fitting therapy into busy schedules and for connecting from home in Connecticut. These formats allow for consistent access to licensed professionals and make it possible to continue therapeutic work through transitions or when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jill commonly address?
Her practice includes stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a nonjudgmental, compassionate stance and works from a strong therapeutic relationship, incorporating CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to offer practical skills and insight.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Jill is an LCSW with 20 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut earned in 1998, with specialized training in individual and group therapy.
Where is her practice located and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the credential CT LCSW 5238 as a licensed clinical social worker.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling needs.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English