- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Jill
Jill Clark is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas with 18 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem struggles and a range of life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer emotional understanding rather than abstract theory.
Over the years she has worked in child shelters, hospitals and schools, and in private practice. That variety shaped a straightforward approach to common problems such as parenting strain, sleeping and eating difficulties, and career stress. She also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family dynamics.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of several approaches. She also uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness exercises and solution-focused steps to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions aim to identify what keeps problems going and to test practical alternatives.
Jill emphasizes starting from the person’s current situation and abilities. Conversations tend to be direct and concrete - naming feelings, tracking responses, and setting manageable goals. She integrates coaching-style guidance when helpful.
People who choose her often want clear ideas they can use between sessions. Jill’s practice centers on helping people learn new ways to cope, reduce distress, and build steadier routines. If you want to see if her style fits, follow the booking steps listed on this profile.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions and relationship patterns. It focuses on identifying feelings and how they shape recurrent responses. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s perspective, listening closely and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Jill will discuss options with each person and together decide which methods to emphasize based on current needs and goals. That collaborative process helps shape goals and the types of exercises used between sessions.
Session formats are not listed on the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter meeting suits a schedule. Some approaches also adapt well to remote work - for example CBT homework and mindfulness practices translate easily to a video or phone session. Ask about which formats are offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah, Texas, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addictions, plus parenting and relationship-related concerns. Additional focuses include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and body image.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. The styles are used to name emotions, spot patterns and try practical changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of experience working in shelters, hospitals, schools and private practice. That mix informs a practical, grounded approach to common life challenges.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds MA LICSW and UT LCSW credentials and practices in Texas. These are the professional credentials listed on her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the geographic fee structure listed when you enroll.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
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