Jill Benson , MD, LCSW-C

Jill Benson, MD, LCSW-C, brings 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges. As a Doctor of Medicine and a licensed clinical social worker, she combines medical training with psychotherapy skills to address stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger in a balanced, evidence-informed way.

Her practice emphasizes work with older adults and women, with particular attention to age-related transitions, blended family concerns, and the emotional complexities that can accompany life changes. She also addresses related difficulties such as social anxiety, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, isolation, and questions of life purpose and meaning. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, divorce and separation, domestic violence, financial stress, mood concerns, and issues around forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

Jill centers care on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for emotional well-being. She draws on client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, narrative work, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals. Her approach aims to help people move toward greater self-compassion, clearer communication, and sustainable coping skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jill Benson integrates client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, and trauma-focused therapy into remote work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping people identify their values and make choices that align with their goals; it is useful for relationship concerns, life transitions, and questions of purpose. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and physical sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotional regulation in cases of anxiety, grief, and chronic illness. Trauma-focused therapy provides strategies to process past harm safely, build coping skills, and reduce the ways trauma affects current relationships and mood.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jill works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and effective. The selection of techniques is guided by what helps the individual feel understood and make measurable progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. For many people, remote formats support consistent engagement and practical application of therapeutic skills between sessions.