- Grief and end-of-life
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with six years of hands-on experience. She focuses on helping people facing grief, end-of-life concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Jill aims to make sessions approachable and practical so people can find small, steady changes that fit their lives.
Her background includes work in non-profit programs, residential settings, and clinical practice. She has supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections, and has run group sessions in addition to individual meetings. That range has shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style of care.
Jill uses several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice what matters to them and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses Client-Centered approaches to build a trusting space and incorporates EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.
People who come to her often want help with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, or coping with life changes. Jill also works with issues like chronic pain, caregiver stress, substance use, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical tools and steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Jill describes her style as warm, caring, and nonjudgmental. She aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward change and a more satisfying life.
Her background includes work in non-profit programs, residential settings, and clinical practice. She has supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections, and has run group sessions in addition to individual meetings. That range has shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style of care.
Jill uses several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice what matters to them and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also uses Client-Centered approaches to build a trusting space and incorporates EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.
People who come to her often want help with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, or coping with life changes. Jill also works with issues like chronic pain, caregiver stress, substance use, and compassion fatigue. She focuses on practical tools and steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Jill describes her style as warm, caring, and nonjudgmental. She aims to support and empower people as they take the first steps toward change and a more satisfying life.
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
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related memories and involves structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experience, and personal preference, then try methods that fit. Decisions about which approach to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier for people with busy days, reduce the time spent traveling to appointments, and allow shorter check-in meetings when that better fits a work break. It can also let people use approaches like CBT homework, ACT values exercises, or trauma processing tools between meetings to keep progress moving.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jill commonly address?
She helps people with grief and end-of-life concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions, along with relationship, sleep, parenting, and stress-related issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
She practices in a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental manner and focuses on practical tools people can use between sessions.
What kinds of experience does she bring to sessions?
Jill has six years of experience working in non-profit, residential, and clinical settings, including group work and work with people involved in the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.