Jill Miller , LICSW, MD, LCSW

Jill Miller is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience focused on mental health and substance use treatment. Based in Ohio, she works with adults ages 18 and older and brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to clinical work. She emphasizes building mutual trust and understanding as the foundation for effective therapy and adapts her approach to fit each person’s particular situation.

Her listed credentials include LICSW, MD, and LCSW. LICSW and LCSW are clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training and authorization to provide independent clinical services. Clinically, she draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-based techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing - and helps clients learn practical coping skills relevant to their lives.

Jill’s areas of expertise span a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also works with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control issues, substance misuse, impulsivity, infidelity, financial stress, mood and personality disorders, panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, and seasonal affective difficulties.

She believes in meeting people where they are and partnering with them to choose approaches that fit their goals and preferences. She is not accepting new clients. Her services when offered include messaging, live chat, phone, and video sessions.

Approaches for online work with licensed professionals

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns - it is frequently used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness - it can be particularly useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and difficulties in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit the individual’s situation. That collaborative process helps ensure the chosen methods feel practical and relevant.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how sessions happen - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during changes, and access care from home. These options support consistent, ongoing work with a therapist while accommodating different communication styles and scheduling needs.