Jill Sherwood

Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes

LMHC Iowa

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jill

Jill Sherwood is an Iowa-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who centers her work on evidence-informed approaches to help people move forward from painful or stuck places.

Background and approach

With six years of experience across nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings, she blends practical skills and empathetic support to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress-related challenges.

Her background includes facilitating individual and group work, supporting couples and families, and assisting clients involved with the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections. Jill has trained in a range of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR, and brings a warm, nonjudgmental style that emphasizes empowerment and purposeful change.

She aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals and use tailored interventions to build coping strategies, increase resilience, and improve daily functioning. Clients seeking help for issues from sleeping troubles and parenting strain to substance-related problems and compassion fatigue will find an approach that combines practical techniques with compassionate support.

Jill frames therapy as a shared process and offers adaptable methods to meet each person’s needs within her Iowa practice.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Jill often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day coping challenges. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can take meaningful action even when difficult emotions arise. Additionally, elements of Client-Centered Therapy guide her stance in sessions, emphasizing empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting to support each person's unique experience.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Jill works with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She frames the work as collaborative, adjusting techniques over time to reflect progress and changing needs.

Online therapy with Jill is offered through a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can increase flexibility for scheduling and fit different communication styles. These options allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals while choosing the modality that best suits their routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jill commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue among others.

What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?

Jill incorporates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, DBT skills, and EMDR techniques depending on client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has six years of professional experience working in nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings with individuals, groups, couples, and families.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMHC credential with licence details listed as IA LMHC 090055 and practices in Iowa.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How do costs and scheduling work for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion 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 OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English