Jill Benson , MD, LCSW-C

Jill Benson is a licensed therapist practicing in Maryland with 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through complicated life transitions and emotional challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and grief work, guiding individuals toward greater emotional regulation and renewed purpose.

Jill specializes in working with older adults and women, bringing an understanding of age-related transitions and the interpersonal issues that can accompany them. Her approach addresses a range of concerns including panic attacks, social anxiety, communication difficulties, and the search for life meaning, all informed by evidence-based practices.

She creates a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their stories, strengthen resilience, and develop self-compassion. Jill combines professional rigor with empathic support to help clients build practical strategies for emotional wellness and personal growth.

Jill holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD denotes a medical degree and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker - and she applies that training to offer thoughtful, skilled care tailored to each person’s unique journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Jill Benson

Jill integrates client-centered therapy into her online work, focusing on understanding each person’s perspective and supporting clients as they identify their own goals. This approach is useful for people navigating relationship issues, life transitions, and the search for meaning. Mindfulness therapy is another core element of her practice - it teaches attention and calming skills that can reduce stress and anxiety and help manage intense emotions. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past harm continues to affect daily life; it involves targeted strategies to process painful memories and build safer ways of relating to oneself and others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jill works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the best possible match between treatment and client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video appointments, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which makes it easier to access consistent support around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options help licensed professionals and therapists provide ongoing, accessible care that adapts to clients’ daily lives.