What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Lovely woman who laid out clear parameters regarding what to expect from her at the beginning. She was a good listener and I look forward to talking to her again.”
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About Jill Scott-Trainer
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Women's Issues Therapy
Anxiety
Infertility Trauma
Young Adult Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Family / Marital
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Family Systems
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Jill Scott-Trainer
Hello! Thank you for stopping by to learn a little bit about my practice. I provide individual, family, and couples psychotherapy.
Although I have worked with many clients facing various issues, my specialties include loss and bereavement, life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, depression, anxiety, and fertility challenges. I have a particular interest in working with suicide survivors—individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide—families coping with grief and loss, cancer patients, young adults managing illness, and couples navigating fertility issues.
Since much of my focus is on grief and loss, I have extensive experience supporting clients in great distress. I strive to concentrate on the present, focus on the future, and explore the past to better understand current behaviors and coping strategies. I create a safe space where clients can work toward their goals and develop additional coping tools to adjust to life’s changes.
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, which has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, evidence-based care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
When life is overwhelming, I focus upon giving you the tools that can bring immediate relief.
Whether we're meeting in person or online, I try to make the environment comforting and relaxing. I'm easy to talk with and the clients I work with are dealing with various issues.
I've been in private practice for over 25 years and working in social work for more than 35 years. My availability varies but am usually able to see clients within a week of contact.
I look forward to working with you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach to therapy is primarily systemic. Systems theory seeks to address people not at an individual level, as is often the focus of other forms of therapy, but as people in relationship, dealing with the interactions of groups, their patterns and dynamics. Generally some disruption within your personal system, such as an illness, loss or death, brings you to therapy. Examining the relationships that are in your everyday life—friends, family, co-workers and communities—help determine what you would like to work on to give you better coping strategies.
I also use psychodynamic methods to help determine how you learned to deal with everyday life. Most of our adult behaviors are rooted in how we grew up and values we were taught as children. By discussing the past, we can understand the present and how to make changes in our thinking and behaviors for the future.
Most symptoms are adaptive. There are usually very good reasons why people are operating in ways that may not make sense to themselves or others. I work with my clients to deepen their understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Over the course of treatment, this collaborative process can lead to positive change and self-growth.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $180 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $180 for 60 minutes
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More information on payments and coverage
I am on many insurance panels and will bill insurance directly.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Cigna
Lyra
United Behavioral Health
Any copays/deductibles are collected upon services rendered.
Office location
Jill Scott-Trainer, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University Chicago, Master's in Social Work
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1275861189
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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November 19, 2025Bernice H.Verified patient
Lovely woman who laid out clear parameters regarding what to expect from her at the beginning. She was a good listener and I look forward to talking to her again.
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What practice does Jill Scott-Trainer work with?
Jill Scott-Trainer works with JSTtherapy.
Where is Jill Scott-Trainer's office located?
Jill Scott-Trainer has 2 office locations in Lisle, view full addresses on Jill Scott-Trainer's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jill Scott-Trainer?
Jill Scott-Trainer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jill Scott-Trainer on their profile.
What languages does Jill Scott-Trainer speak?
Jill Scott-Trainer speaks English.
How do patients rate Jill Scott-Trainer in reviews?
14 patients have reviewed Jill Scott-Trainer. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.