Jillian Johnstone
Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges
LCSW-R New York
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jillian
Jillian Johnstone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in New York with 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
She centers each client’s strengths and lived knowledge when shaping a course of care, viewing clients as the experts in their own stories while providing guidance drawn from evidence-based methods. Her style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and sensitivity.
Jillian blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and trauma-informed perspectives to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She aims to help clients build coping skills, clarify goals, and strengthen motivation and confidence as they navigate change.
Jillian encourages those ready to start therapy to take the first step, offering support and empowerment as clients move forward. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions from her New York practice using a range of remote formats to match different preferences and schedules.
Evidence-informed approaches for online care
Jillian draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and everyday challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy is also part of her toolbox, emphasizing brief, goal-oriented conversations that build on strengths and actionable steps toward specific outcomes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. Jillian works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
Online therapy with Jillian is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent care from New York or other locations, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while maintaining continuity as priorities shift.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English