- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, and issues with self-esteem and life transitions.
She has worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings. Her background includes leading groups and supporting people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. That experience informs a practical approach to everyday challenges and complicated life situations.
Jill uses a mix of approaches that focus on what helps in daily life. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for handling strong emotions, and Client-Centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective. She has also integrated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing into her clinical work.
Sessions are grounded in straightforward strategies and skills practice, with room to talk through where problems started. Jill aims to break bigger issues into manageable steps and teach tools people can use between sessions. She supports people who want measurable change and clearer coping options.
Her work covers a wide range of concerns from substance use and co-occurring conditions to relationship and intimacy-related problems. Jill’s experience with different systems and settings can help people who need practical planning and consistent skill-building.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, meaningful steps toward those values. It helps when anger or resentment gets in the way of relationships or life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and teaches concrete techniques to change them. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and patterns that lead to repeated outbursts. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce the hold of past events that feed intense emotions.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jill reviews how you respond to different techniques and adjusts plans together based on your goals and daily life demands. The collaboration means strategies are chosen to fit your needs, whether the focus is managing anger, reducing anxiety, or addressing trauma responses.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during work breaks or evenings. Some approaches involve skills practice and homework that fit well into remote sessions, while trauma-focused work like EMDR may follow a paced plan agreed together. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match practical needs and technical circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, communication problems, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and EMDR in her practice.
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 I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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.