Jillian Baugh , MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Jillian Baugh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She works with adults who are looking for practical steps and steady support. Jillian's style is straightforward and compassionate, aiming to build trust early so clients feel comfortable sharing what matters to them.

She holds an MD and is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW-C and LCSW. Over five years she has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, meeting people individually and in groups. That variety exposed her to depression, adjustment issues, persistent mental health conditions, and suicide prevention work.

In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Mindfulness-based skills are used to help with stress and emotional regulation.

Jillian aims for clear, honest conversations rather than vague advice. Early visits focus on building rapport and setting goals together. She encourages clients to choose the communication method that fits them, including video, phone, chat, or messaging.

People who reach out can expect collaborative planning and short-term strategies alongside deeper work when needed. Jillian supports a wide range of concerns including relationships, career transitions, caregiver stress, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her approach centers on practical tools, steady listening, and helping clients move toward what matters most to them.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit your day

Jillian often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on concrete steps and skill practice.

She also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people understand emotions and improve how they relate to important issues. This way of working can help with relationship struggles and feelings of isolation by clarifying emotional needs and responses.

Finding the right method is a shared process. Jillian will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try approaches that match those needs. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions where visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit a lunch break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging offer shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to use therapy around work, caregiving, or busy schedules.