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Dr. Jill Palmer

Experienced LICSW blending practical skills and empathy

LICSW, LCSW Connecticut

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Jill

Dr. Jill Palmer brings 25 years of clinical social work experience to her Connecticut practice, combining empathic listening with evidence-informed strategies.

Background and approach

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has a long record of helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and challenges related to life transitions. Her background includes direct counseling across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, and she draws on that breadth to tailor care to each person’s situation.

Her approach blends practical, skills-based work with collaborative, client-centered care. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and commitment and solution-focused methods to address symptoms such as panic, mood disturbances, and issues around self-esteem, body image, or caregiving stress.

Dr. Palmer emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients build coping skills, improve communication, and clarify meaningful goals.

Clients can expect a therapist who adapts interventions to fit personal needs and life circumstances. She supports people navigating grief, chronic illness or pain, financial stresses, and relationship transitions, guiding them toward increased functioning and a clearer sense of priorities without promising specific outcomes.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Dr. Palmer integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into remote sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills for reducing symptoms like panic, anxiety, and depressive patterns. ACT emphasizes building psychological flexibility through values clarification and acceptance strategies, which can help with chronic stress, caregiving burdens, and persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to explore which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, and will adjust techniques as progress is discussed and obstacles arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access care without travel and to use formats that match their daily routines. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, practice skills between appointments, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Palmer address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice combines client-centered listening with practical, skills-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience providing direct mental health and counseling services across a range of emotional and behavioral needs.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with MA LICSW LICSW1141668 and FL LCSW SW7289, and she practices in Connecticut.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts

Languages

English