Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
How Jill works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jill
Jill Benson is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday stress. She has 13 years of experience guiding people through anxiety, grief, anger, and relationship challenges. Jill uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people feel heard and understood.
She focuses on real life problems such as communication breakdowns, chronic illness strain, and the aftermath of traumatic events. Jill also supports people dealing with abandonment, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and increase coping skills. In sessions she blends client-centered techniques with trauma-focused and mindfulness practices. That means she starts by listening to what matters most to the person and then helps them try practical ways to respond differently to stress and triggers.
Mindfulness skills are used to calm the body and notice thoughts without judgment. Jill draws on 13 years of clinical work and holds an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical credential. She applies interventions that match each person’s pace and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
She keeps language simple and focuses on steps that fit daily life. Many people come for help with anger and for recovering after difficult events. Jill helps people build clearer communication, stronger emotion regulation, and routines that support recovery.
The work is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
What Jill works with
Everything Jill lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jill's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- 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.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them find their own solutions. This approach helps with anger, relationship concerns, and making changes that fit daily life.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting. Those skills can reduce reactivity and help with anxiety, stress, and anger by creating space between a trigger and a response.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems. By rewriting parts of those stories, people can see different choices and feel less stuck by past events or shame.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Jill will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That process usually begins with listening, trying a few techniques, and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online sessions let people access therapy from different places and at flexible times. Video calls are close to an in-person conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text messaging supports brief updates or homework between sessions. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work, caregiving, or medical needs.
Questions people ask about Jill
What kinds of problems does Jill address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, plus related issues like chronic pain, isolation, and money worries.
What is Jill's style in therapy?
Her style is listening first and then using practical techniques. She combines client-centered conversation with mindfulness and trauma-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jill has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is an LCSW-C. Her practice is located in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Jill?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Jill offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.