ABOUT
Outside the office, life often mirrors that of many of my clients—full schedules, shuttling kids, sideline cheering, dog walks, and the familiar question of what’s for dinner. Woven into that rhythm are moments that help me reset: early-morning coffee before the house wakes, hot yoga, racquet sports with friends, and the occasional weekend away with my family. These rhythms aren’t separate from my work—they’re a reminder that growth happens in real life, within relationships, movement, connection, and the moments where we pause and recalibrate.
My approach reflects a blend of clinical rigor and genuine human connection, grounded in a longstanding curiosity about behavior and relationships. Before entering the mental health field, I earned my MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and worked in marketing in New York City, shaping my understanding of motivation, decision-making, and the patterns that influence how people move through their lives.
Over time, that perspective expanded to include a deeper appreciation for connection, purpose, and the quiet presence of joy in everyday life. After relocating to CT, I experienced the steadying power of community and belonging—an experience that guided me toward clinical work. I’ve remained connected to this value through leadership roles in local nonprofits and currently serve on the New Canaan Community Foundation’s Behavioral Health Committee. These experiences reinforce a simple truth: we’re meant to move through life in connection, supporting one another along the way.
I believe the most effective therapy blends skill, insight, and genuine human connection.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and completed both graduate and postgraduate clinical training at Silver Hill Hospital, where I worked across inpatient and residential care with individuals experiencing mood, personality, and substance use disorders. My clinical background includes advanced training in DBT, MBT, CBT, CPT, and Motivational Interviewing.
This work shaped my perspective. It deepened my understanding of how easily we can feel stuck—carrying too much without space to pause or find a way forward—and how change unfolds through willingness, connection, and consistency. Over time, it became clear that therapy isn’t only for difficult moments, but a form of proactive care: a space to reflect, reset, and support clarity, wellbeing, and a more intentional way of living.
LCSW, MBA
JILL TOBIN
