Jill Sherwood , LMHC

Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa. She brings six years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Jill aims to create a direct, caring space where people can start practical change.

She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and client-centered care. Sessions focus on small, doable steps - noticing patterns, trying new actions, and building skills that fit day-to-day life. Jill also draws on tools from dialectical behavior approaches and EMDR when appropriate.

Her background includes work in non-profit, residential, and clinical settings. She has led group sessions and offered support to people involved with the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections. That variety shaped a straightforward style that values clear goals and steady progress.

Typical concerns she addresses include addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep trouble, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems. Jill helps LGBT clients and those managing mood disorders such as bipolar condition.

People can expect a warm, nonjudgmental approach focused on practical strategies and personal strengths. Jill works with each person to set priorities and try changes that fit real life. Her aim is to support hopeful, steady movement toward better daily functioning.

How Jill brings ACT, CBT and client-centered care online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns, which can aid depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so people feel heard and can shape goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jill will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they try approaches and adjust based on what fits the person's life and progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, journaling support, or when someone prefers not to use video. These options help make steady work on skills and goals more practical across a busy week.