Jill Miller , LICSW, MD, LCSW

Jill Miller is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience specializing in mental health and substance use concerns. She holds advanced social work credentials including LICSW and LCSW and has credentials in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment; these indicate advanced training and state licensure to provide clinical therapy and addiction services. Jill has built a career working with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

Her approach is grounded in meeting people where they are and tailoring interventions to each person's needs. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients develop new coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning. Jill emphasizes mutual trust, understanding, and good rapport as the foundation for effective work, and her demeanor is described as calming and non-judgmental.

Jill is licensed to practice in multiple states, including Ohio, Massachusetts, Arizona, Utah, Maryland, and Missouri, and she has experience supporting adults age 18 and older. She has historically offered evening and weekend appointments. She is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jill Miller integrates evidence-informed methods to address a wide range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and mood instability; it emphasizes practical strategies and skills that clients can apply between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, blends acceptance and change techniques and is useful for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own goals and self-discovery, making it a fit for people seeking a respectful, non-judgmental space to explore life changes and relational issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works with each person to determine which combination of methods aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage energy around chronic health or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver focused skill-building, symptom management, and support for recovery and life transitions.