- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jillian
Jillian Baugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship and family concerns, caregiving strain, addictions, and issues that come up in blended family households.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has led individual and group work and has focused on suicide prevention efforts. That experience informs how she notices warning signs and talks openly about hard topics with people who are struggling.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a frequent tool for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation for change is mixed or uncertain. She also brings elements of emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches to help with emotional awareness and stress management.
Jillian favors a direct and straightforward style. Early sessions focus on building rapport and setting clear goals. Expect honest feedback, concrete strategies, and collaboration on what to try between meetings.
She offers coaching-style supports alongside clinical work for people juggling career transitions, caregiver responsibilities, or the complexities of merging households. If you are in a stepfamily or managing co-parenting questions, she can help you sort priorities and practical next steps. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Jillian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside mindfulness-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by clarifying values and strengthening reasons to act. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and increase emotional awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying something, reviewing how it went, and adjusting the plan together rather than prescribing a single way forward.
Confirm the exact session options before scheduling, as formats can change. The original biography mentions text message, phone, and video options, so check which of these are currently offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time so therapy can happen between other obligations.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended families?
She helps adults with blended family issues such as merging routines, loyalty conflicts, and co-parenting stress as part of her family and relationship work.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is direct and practical. She focuses on clear goals, honest feedback, and strategies you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings and has provided both individual and group care.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials, with licensure in North Carolina and the Maryland designation noted as LCSW-C.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions text message, phone, and video options; confirm current session formats before booking to be sure what is offered now.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.