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Jill McCabe

LMHC

Jill McCabe , LMHC

Therapist in New York

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About Jill

Jill McCabe is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with more than 25 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, assisting those seeking relief from depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, divorce and blended family transitions, career development concerns, and other life changes.

She has also supported many individuals who have experienced PTSD, physical trauma, or emotional abuse, and she maintains a particular interest in helping family members who are coping with loved ones facing serious mental health or addiction issues. Her work addresses a wide array of concerns including stress, grief, sleep issues, attention challenges, and caregiving stress.

McCabe’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on collaborative, tailored care. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-oriented work, family systems perspectives, narrative methods, and rational-emotive strategies to create individualized treatment plans. Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on practical strategies and meaningful dialogue to support change and resilience.

She provides services in English and brings a long-standing commitment to helping people navigate both immediate concerns and complex life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jill McCabe draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps people explore their values and goals and supports self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that can reduce rumination and improve coping with chronic stress and emotional pain.

Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jill works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility in how care is delivered. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people who need shorter, more frequent check-ins or who have scheduling constraints. These modalities make therapy more accessible for those balancing work, caregiving, mobility limitations, or geographic distance, while still allowing therapists to deliver structured, skill-based support and ongoing therapeutic dialogue.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jill McCabe have?

She has 25 years of experience as a mental health professional.

Is Jill McCabe a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license is NY LMHC 004038.

In which languages does Jill McCabe provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Jill McCabe located?

She is based in New York.

How can I work with Jill McCabe as my therapist?

You can work with Jill McCabe through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jill McCabe work with international clients?

Jill McCabe does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jill McCabe cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse

Also works with

GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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