Jill Maling

Jill Maling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Deerfield, Illinois (about 25 miles north of Chicago). She is currently working virtually. She works with adolescents and adults of all ages. Many of Jill's clients come to her when they are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or loss, separation or divorce, trying to heal from childhood abuse, or feeling "stuck" in their lives. Jill is especially passionate about working with parents of young children, helping them to both better understand expectable age-appropriate behaviors, and also to learn techniques that can help them develop happier and healthier relationships with their children.

Jill primarily works psychodynamically with her clients. She works with the interplay between the conscious and unconscious, the past and the present, and the relationship between her clients and herself. This approach enables clients to develop insight into their behaviors, thereby making healthier choices in their lives.

Jill's style is warm, interactive and non-judgmental. When working with her clients, she will listen carefully to the client's story, gently exploring with comments and questions. Her aim is to develop a comfortable rapport in a supportive and safe setting. As trust develops, clients are able to go deeper into their issues, and begin to make the necessary connections through which they can heal.

Jill Maling received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jill is the lyricist and co-producer of two original albums for children, "Music is Magic" and "Make Happy!" She is also the author of "Parenting Pros(e): Poems, Pearls and Pointers for Parents."