About Jillian
Jillian Russell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She offers straightforward, compassionate support and aims to create a space where people feel heard and respected. Jillian works with adults who are facing emotional strain and practical challenges and wants to help them find steady footing.
Her sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. She checks in about what is most urgent, then helps set small, realistic steps to make daily life feel more manageable.
Background and approach
Jillian draws attention to people’s strengths and uses practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. She also addresses concerns like body image, codependency, divorce and separation, substance use issues, first responder stress, gender dysphoria, loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women’s issues.
Jillian tailors the conversation to the specific problem and the person in front of her rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan. With four years of experience as an LCSW in Connecticut, Jillian blends warmth with clear direction. Sessions are paced to suit each person, whether that means focused problem-solving or slower, reflective work.
The aim is to leave people with tools they can use between sessions. People meet her via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the person’s needs.
Practical approaches and online access for real-life problems
Jillian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day problems and practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people learn coping skills for overwhelming emotions and anxiety. This involves identifying triggers, practicing simple calming strategies, and applying them to daily situations to reduce distress.Another approach centers on building healthier self-image and relationships by examining patterns like codependency or negative self-talk. Sessions include tasks to practice between meetings, such as noticing thought patterns, setting small boundaries, and choosing actions that reinforce self-respect.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jillian collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan over time so it fits how someone is progressing and what they want to accomplish.
Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexibility and ease of access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or being on camera is a concern, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy schedules for shorter check-ins or ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep consistent sessions while juggling work, family, or other obligations.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English