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Lillian Ojetta Brown

Lillian Ojetta Brown, LMSW

Therapist · Michigan · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate therapist for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Michigan
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LMSW
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LMSW · No. 6801057321
NPI
1710187745

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Support for caregivers
  • Aging and geriatric focus

About Lillian

Lillian Ojetta Brown is a licensed master social worker with 30 years of experience. She provides calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges related to sexual orientation and identity. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on what helps in day-to-day life.

Lillian centers her work on clear conversation and manageable steps. She helps people sort priorities, improve sleep and self-esteem, and navigate relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with caregiving strain, chronic illness, and aging and geriatric issues.

With a long career in Michigan, Lillian draws on broad experience with trauma, prejudice and discrimination, and the long-term effects of family-of-origin problems. She routinely addresses career questions, life purpose, and the impact of chronic pain or traumatic brain injury on mood and functioning.

Sessions tend to focus on skill-building, practical coping strategies, and clearer communication. She offers coaching-style help for people wanting more structure around goals and life transitions. She also attends to loneliness, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and compassion fatigue for caregivers.

Lillian works in English and accepts international clients. Her licensing is LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. To start, people typically complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Lillian’s approaches translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on practical skills and understanding how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines to ease anxiety and improve sleep; it teaches concrete tools to manage stress day to day. Another common technique centers on processing grief and loss through guided conversation and pacing, helping people make sense of painful changes and find ways to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their goals, needs, and comfort. That means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress or new issues emerge.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week, plus options that reduce travel time. Since the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the exact options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular check-ins, use short coaching sessions when needed, or combine longer therapy visits with focused goal-setting between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues tied to sexual orientation and identity. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, and relationship difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The style is practical and conversational, emphasizing clear steps and skills people can use daily. Sessions often combine coaching elements with emotional processing and communication work.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, chronic pain, and long-term caregiving challenges.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in Michigan and holds the LMSW credential, which means Licensed Master Social Worker.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Current session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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