Jill Benson, LCSW-C

Jill Benson is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and anger. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier in daily life. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at people who want clear support and realistic tools.

Jill listens first to understand each person’s history and current needs. She uses client-centered conversation to guide sessions, helping people name what matters and decide on next steps. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping.

Narrative work is part of her practice, helping people reframe painful stories and find new meaning after loss or hurt. Solution-focused strategies are used to set small, achievable goals that build momentum between sessions. Trauma-focused methods are included when past events continue to affect mood and relationships.

Sessions aim to balance emotional processing with skill-building. Jill helps people practice communication, manage strong feelings, and make plans for change. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals shape the work.

Jill’s LCSW-C credential indicates licensure in Maryland. She offers services in English and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

Jill commonly uses client-centered work and mindfulness techniques in her practice. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s pace, helping people identify goals and make their own choices about change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills that reduce overwhelm and improve emotion regulation.

She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories and see patterns that limit them. This approach is useful for grief, relationship pain, and feeling stuck after major life changes. Jill treats the choice of methods as a collaborative question and will work with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because the specific session formats are not listed in her biography, confirm the current options before booking to find what suits your schedule. The practical aim is the same whether sessions take place remotely or otherwise: to build skills, process emotions, and make measurable progress in everyday life.