Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Mary Jo Brill, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and life changes
Continue with MaryCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149019351
- NPI
- 1801627930
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Mary supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship concerns
- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
About Mary
Mary Jo Brill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses body image, communication problems, control issues, life purpose, and midlife crisis.
Mary Jo uses practical, conversational work in sessions. She listens for what is working and what is getting in the way. Then she and the client pick small, doable steps to test between meetings. Sessions tend to feel focused on real-life problems rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused techniques. That mix lets her shift between looking at current thinking and behavior and exploring longer-standing patterns. She adapts the balance based on what the person needs that week.
In a typical session she helps identify patterns, try alternative responses, and set manageable goals. Conversations may include exploring how beliefs affect mood and behavior and practicing new communication skills. Progress is tracked through short-term goals and regular check-ins.
People who prefer clear, practical steps and a straightforward conversational style often find this approach useful. To move forward, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps when someone wants a therapist who follows their priorities and clarifies goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new responses. CBT is often useful for anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Mary Jo will collaborate with the person to decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, motivational interviewing techniques, or more exploratory psychodynamic questions. That choice is reviewed regularly and adjusted to match the client's needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to keep therapy practical and sustainable alongside work, family, and other commitments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, communication problems, control issues, life purpose, and midlife crisis.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style drawing on client-centered approaches and brief, goal-focused techniques. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience guides how she blends short-term and exploratory work.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. Her professional credential is listed as IL LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscriber's plan and location.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence connects you to the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers