- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Jill
Dr. Jill Palmer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience. She practices in Connecticut and focuses on practical help for parents dealing with stress and related concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and grounded in real-life solutions. Dr. Palmer often helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or big life changes.
She works with parents who struggle with self-esteem, motivation, and setting boundaries.
Background and approach
She also addresses parenting-related stress alongside issues like panic attacks and chronic health challenges. Her style is warm and respectful. Sessions center on clear goals and usable strategies that fit a busy life.
She draws on methods that teach new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, and to shift unhelpful patterns. Over her career she has supported people through grief, divorce, work stress, and identity questions. She also has experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress and helps people rebuild a sense of stability after upsetting events.
Communication problems, money worries, and isolation are common topics she addresses in practical terms. When someone reaches out, she tailors the conversation to each person’s needs and pace. The focus is on small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.
Parents who want clear tools and a collaborative plan often find this approach useful.
What Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jill helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jill lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options for parents
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It encourages identifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with parenting stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the person’s lead to build insight and self-confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Treatment plans are adjusted over time so methods match the client’s needs and pace in a collaborative way.
Online sessions offer several practical benefits for parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules or travel make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions and live chat can fit into short breaks or days with limited bandwidth. Text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and apply new skills in daily life.
Questions people ask about Jill
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and goal-oriented. She focuses on practical tools and clear steps parents can use between sessions.
What is her experience background?
She brings 25 years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, and long-term stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and FL LCSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing or cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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