Jill Sherwood, LMHC
Iowa · 6 years in practice
Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa who uses an approachable, practical style to help people make changes.
License and registration
- LMHC, Iowa
- 090055 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1487065421 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jill
Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Iowa who uses an approachable, practical style to help people make changes. She focuses on anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Jill aims to make therapy feel manageable and clear for someone taking the first step.
She blends several methods to match each person’s needs. Jill uses acceptance and commitment work to help people clarify values and take action.
Background and approach
She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes that make daily life easier. Jill has worked in non-profit, residential, and clinical settings over six years. That background includes running groups and supporting people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections.
Those experiences shaped her practical approach to coping skills, relapse prevention, and rebuilding routines. She has integrated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, into her practice since 2019 to address trauma-related symptoms alongside other therapies. Jill also draws on client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas to keep sessions grounded and person-focused.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions typically center on specific goals, clear strategies, and steady support so a person can take the next steps toward a more manageable life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jill lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jill names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction when stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like depression or panic. EMDR is used to approach troubling memories and their impact on day-to-day life, often alongside other strategies to reduce trauma-related distress.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Jill will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can mix ACT, CBT, EMDR techniques, and client-centered support so the plan adjusts as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility and practical options. Video calls allow face-to-face work when visual cues are helpful. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts in writing and fit support around busy schedules. These formats make it easier to keep consistent contact and carry therapy strategies into daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jill commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is Jill's therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and warm. She combines acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered care to set clear goals and build manageable skills.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience working in non-profit, residential, and clinical practice settings, including group facilitation and work related to the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections.
What credentials and location are listed for Jill?
Jill is an LMHC - licensed mental health counselor - practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost 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 begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.
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