Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Jillian works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jillian
Jillian Russell is a licensed clinical social worker who uses empathic, practical care to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. She builds straightforward, respectful relationships so clients can feel heard and start solving problems. Jillian works from Connecticut and offers sessions in English.
With four years of clinical experience, Jillian focuses on real-life concerns like depression, coping with life changes, and the emotional fallout of separation and substance issues.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose. First responder issues, gender dysphoria, and post-traumatic stress are among the additional areas she addresses. In sessions she listens closely, helps people name what matters, and then maps out practical steps.
That might mean slowing down strong emotions, learning breathing and grounding strategies, or trying new ways to speak up and set boundaries. Jillian emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. She prefers a collaborative style - clients and therapist decide together what to try next.
Progress is tracked in simple, concrete ways so people can see what’s working. Jillian brings patience and straightforward guidance when feelings feel overwhelming. Jillian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care fit different schedules.
Her sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
What Jillian works with
Everything Jillian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jillian's practice.
Approaches that help with strong emotions online
Jillian emphasizes evidence-based techniques that aim to reduce intense feelings and teach practical skills. One approach focuses on emotion regulation skills - learning simple breathing, grounding, and thought-check strategies to lower immediate stress and anger. This helps when strong reactions get in the way of daily tasks or relationships.Another approach centers on building coping and problem-solving abilities. Sessions might break big problems into smaller steps, try behavioral experiments, or create short-term plans to manage triggers and avoid unhelpful patterns. This is useful for depression, life transitions, and lowering avoidance.
Finding the most helpful approach is a shared process. Jillian works with each person to identify goals, try options, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. She checks in regularly and tailors techniques to match needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper interaction is needed, phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, caregiving, or unpredictable schedules while keeping a steady therapeutic plan.
Questions people ask about Jillian
What concerns does Jillian commonly address?
She helps people work through stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image and substance concerns.
What is Jillian's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, naming emotions, and trying manageable strategies to reduce distress and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jillian has four years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life transition concerns.
Where is Jillian licensed and based?
She is a CT LCSW, which indicates she holds a clinical social work license in Connecticut.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Jillian?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.