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Online therapist

Jill Sherwood

Calm, practical support for family and parenting concerns

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jill

Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns within a broader practice that also addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.

Jill aims to create a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental space for people who are ready to make changes. She has worked in nonprofit, residential, and outpatient clinical settings.

Background and approach

That background includes facilitating groups and working with couples and families. She has supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections, helping them navigate a range of life challenges. Jill brings a practical toolkit to sessions.

Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she integrated into practice in 2019. In plain terms, Jill helps people build skills to manage mood, reduce anxiety, address substance issues, and cope with loss or trauma.

She aims to partner with clients so they can set realistic goals and try strategies between sessions. The goal is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes. Jill describes herself as supportive and empowering.

She invites clients to take the first steps toward change and to work together on practical solutions for family and parenting concerns and related issues.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on practical skill-building to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused method Jill has integrated into practice since 2019; it aims to reduce the distress tied to traumatic memories and can be used when trauma is a concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jill collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. She will discuss options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses so the chosen tools make sense for that person and family circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to continue work between appointments. They also let people access a licensed professional from home and use different communication styles - spoken conversation, brief check-ins, or written exchanges - depending on what feels most useful.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, and related challenges such as sleeping problems and anger.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with client-centered listening. Sessions focus on practical skills, values, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience working in nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings, including group work and work with couples and families.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in Iowa with license number IA LMHC 090055.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Iowa
Languages
English

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