Key details
- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Iowa / 090055
- NPI1487065421
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIowa
About
- ACT and CBT
- EMDR integration
- Anger management tools
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is an Iowa licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related challenges. Sessions address everyday problems like sleeping trouble, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Before private practice she worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings. She has led group sessions and supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. That variety shaped her practical approach to common and complex problems.
Jill uses a range of therapies that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She blends talk work with skill practice so people learn tools they can use between sessions.
Her clinical focus includes addictions, grief and loss, and trauma, and she brings experience helping people find purpose after difficult changes. Jill also supports issues tied to chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and communication or commitment problems.
People who choose her can expect direct, plain conversation about symptoms and patterns, and step-by-step work on coping strategies. She encourages practical skill building for handling anger, reducing anxiety, and improving relationships so daily life becomes more manageable.
How sessions work
How Jill’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action. It helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice choices that align with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories to reduce their emotional charge and the reactions tied to them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean focusing on skills from CBT and DBT first, then using ACT principles, or integrating EMDR when trauma memory processing is appropriate.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy routines, like shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. The practical aim is to help people practice tools in real life and bring questions back to sessions for problem solving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines Client-Centered conversation with practical skills from ACT, CBT, and DBT and integrates EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.