Where Jill stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Iowa / 090055
- NPI
- 1487065421
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
About
- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa with six years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency-related patterns.
She has worked in non-profit, residential, and clinical settings. That background includes leading groups and supporting people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections. Jill has helped people who want to make changes in areas like substance use, mood, and finding purpose.
Her approach draws on several practical therapies. Jill uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Client-Centered timing to support emotion regulation and clearer communication.
Jill has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she began integrating into practice in 2019. She also holds a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential and brings that experience to work with addiction and recovery issues. Her toolkit includes interventions for sleep, anger, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes.
People who see her can expect direct problem-focused work aimed at usable skills and clearer choices. She supports those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family struggles, and challenges that come after loss or separation. If someone wants to explore next steps, Jill asks a few practical questions and begins from the client’s immediate concerns.
How sessions work
How Jill’s approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters and take actions that fit their values. In practice this means learning small, concrete steps to move toward goals even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses disturbing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation; it is often used when trauma memories are a central concern.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist reviews what the person wants to change, talks through options, and together they try methods that match those goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change treatment focus over time as needs shift.
The original profile did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a day, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also use different techniques online such as skills coaching, thought records, and guided EMDR adaptations when appropriate. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency-related patterns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, and Client-Centered methods to teach practical skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience across non-profit, residential, and clinical practice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Iowa and also holds a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential.
Does she see people in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose 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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.