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Jillian Johnstone, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R in New York - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and solution-focused
About Jillian
Jillian Johnstone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) practicing in New York with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, career setbacks, and major life changes. Jillian uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help clients manage current problems.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions are interactive and focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. Jillian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as one of the tools she uses to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
She also uses elements of solution-focused work to set short-term goals and find immediate steps that feel doable. For clients who have experienced harm, Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques guide careful pacing and attention to what feels manageable. The aim is to break larger problems into concrete actions a person can try between meetings.
Jillian writes treatment plans with clients rather than for them. She adjusts sessions based on how a person responds and keeps things practical: noticing patterns, testing new responses, and tracking small changes. English is used in sessions, and she accepts clients from outside the United States.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jillian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts that affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps - tracking patterns, trying alternative responses, and reviewing what changed. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term, achievable goals and to find small, practical actions that can be tried between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides pacing and attention to safety for people who have experienced harm, with careful steps that build tolerance for difficult material.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jillian will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize, and plans are revisited as progress and needs change.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. If you need a quicker check-in or shorter meeting, mention that when you schedule and she can plan accordingly. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of professional experience in therapeutic settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in New York and holds the NY LCSW-R credential.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Costs vary by location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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