Dr. Jill Palmer, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Jill Palmer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut. She has 25 years of clinical experience and offers practical, down-to-earth help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression.

Her approach is hands-on and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that fit into daily life.

Dr. Palmer also addresses a wide range of related concerns, such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and coping with life changes. She works with issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, trauma, guilt, and isolation using strategies that match each person's goals.

She draws on many years of experience to tailor conversations and plans to each person. That can mean practical tools for managing anxiety, guidance around parenting stress, or help setting boundaries and rebuilding confidence. The emphasis is on clear, useful skills rather than jargon.

Her style is respectful and compassionate. She invites people to try small changes and tracks progress together. Dr. Palmer aims to support individuals as they work toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, and more rewarding daily routines.

How these approaches work online

Dr. Palmer often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts, and to try new behaviors that ease symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT is practical and focused on skills that can be practiced between sessions.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for life changes and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing thought tracking, or practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings.