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Jill Duffy, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT based skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Jill
Jill Duffy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns and also supports those coping with grief, parenting strain, addiction issues, and career challenges. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague promises.
Jill uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build new routines. Sessions often include brief skill practice, education about stress responses, and goal-focused planning.
Her background includes long experience in social services, education, and community programs. Jill has worked with individuals dealing with abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and the downstream effects of trauma. She also brings experience addressing caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and multicultural concerns.
In session she combines solution-focused techniques with trauma-informed perspectives. This means working on immediate, practical steps while recognizing how past events affect current functioning. Jill aims to involve each person in making a workable plan tied to their goals.
People who prefer structured, skills-based work that ties to everyday problems may find this approach useful. Sessions are pragmatic and focused on measurable change. If someone wants straightforward tools for coping with life changes, relationship strain, or mood symptoms, Jill offers that kind of clinical focus.
How her approaches fit into online sessions
CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors through short experiments and skill practice. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems where clear behavioral steps are helpful. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens and helps shape a plan based on what the person wants to change or improve. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness. It can support stress management and help with emotional regulation. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jill will discuss different methods and help decide which fits best based on the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made. Confirm the session options before booking to learn which formats are currently offered. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let them use video or audio in ways that suit their day. Discussing practical arrangements makes it simpler to match session length and frequency to real life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family-related issues. She also works with parenting stress, grief, addiction concerns, career strain, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding. Sessions include short skill practice and behavioral experiments tied to clear goals.
What is her clinical background?
Jill holds the credential LCSW and brings 14 years of experience in social services and community settings. Her work has included responding to trauma, domestic violence, and family conflict.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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