About Jill Tobin, LCSW — New Canaan Therapist

I completed my graduate and postgraduate clinical training at Silver Hill Hospital, where I worked across inpatient and residential levels of care with individuals experiencing mood, personality, and substance use disorders. This experience shaped my belief that therapy does not have to be reserved for moments of crisis; it can be an intentional, proactive form of care that supports growth, resilience, and alignment. My clinical background includes advanced training in DBT, MBT, CBT, CPT, and Motivational Interviewing.

Outside the office, life often mirrors that of many of my clients — full schedules, shuttling kids, sideline cheering, dog walks, and the familiar daily question of what’s for dinner. Woven into the mix are the things that help me reset: early-morning coffee before the house wakes, hot yoga, racquet sports with friends, and the occasional weekend escape with my family. 

These everyday rhythms aren’t separate from my work. They’re a steady reminder that growth happens in the middle of real life — within schedules, relationships, movement, connection, and the moments where we pause and recalibrate.

I believe the most effective therapy blends skill, insight, and genuine human connection.

I bring a longstanding curiosity about human behavior, connection, and change to my clinical work. Prior to entering the mental health field, I earned my MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and worked in marketing in New York City. That experience shaped my understanding of motivation, decision-making, and the often-unseen patterns that influence how people navigate their lives.

Over time, my perspective expanded to include a deeper appreciation for connection, purpose, and the quiet presence of joy in everyday life—especially as anchors during periods of change and uncertainty. After relocating to Connecticut, I came to recognize the sustaining power of community and belonging, experiences that led to leadership roles in local nonprofits and ultimately guided me to pursue my Master’s in Clinical Social Work at Columbia University.

LCSW, MBA

JILL TOBIN