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- Trauma aware
- Addiction support
- Values focused
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa. She brings six years of hands-on experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Jill aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive for anyone ready to begin change.
Jill has worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings. She has facilitated group sessions and supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. That variety of settings has given her practical skills for real-life challenges.
Her approach blends several methods to match each person's needs. Jill uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and ACT strategies to clarify values and set meaningful goals. She also draws on client-centered principles to make space for each person's pace and perspective.
Jill has experience applying trauma-focused work and has integrated eye movement desensitization and reprocessing into practice since 2019. She also works with people facing addiction and related concerns, offering straightforward tools for coping and relapse prevention.
People describe her as warm, caring, and nonjudgmental. In sessions she focuses on practical steps, empathy, and building strengths that fit daily life. Jill invites clients to begin a gradual process of change with support and encouragement.
Jill has worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings. She has facilitated group sessions and supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. That variety of settings has given her practical skills for real-life challenges.
Her approach blends several methods to match each person's needs. Jill uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and ACT strategies to clarify values and set meaningful goals. She also draws on client-centered principles to make space for each person's pace and perspective.
Jill has experience applying trauma-focused work and has integrated eye movement desensitization and reprocessing into practice since 2019. She also works with people facing addiction and related concerns, offering straightforward tools for coping and relapse prevention.
People describe her as warm, caring, and nonjudgmental. In sessions she focuses on practical steps, empathy, and building strengths that fit daily life. Jill invites clients to begin a gradual process of change with support and encouragement.
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Evidence-informed approaches for online work
Jill commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice new skills that reduce symptoms over time. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many stress-related problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jill will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and recommend which methods to try first, adjusting the plan as needed in a collaborative way.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules require a brief session. Ask about available formats when you begin the intake process so you can choose what fits your life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jill help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related issues such as self-esteem, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends practical tools with empathic listening. She uses approaches that focus on thoughts, values, and skills to manage emotions and behavior.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Jill has six years of experience across nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings, including group work and work with people involved with child welfare and corrections.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Iowa.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jill?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.