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Jill Sherwood

LMHC

Jill Sherwood , LMHC

Therapist in Iowa

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About Jill

Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa with six years of professional experience. She has worked in non-profit, residential, and clinical practice settings, supporting individuals, facilitating group sessions, and providing care for couples and families. Her work has also included assisting people involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections who are navigating a range of life challenges.

She has developed a broad set of skills and interventions to address depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and questions about purpose and life changes. Along with her LMHC credential - which indicates licensure to practice mental health counseling - she is a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), and she completed eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) training and integrated EMDR into her practice in January 2019.

Known for a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental approach, she frames therapeutic work around support and empowerment. Jill works from several evidence-informed perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, helping individuals and families move toward more fulfilling, manageable lives through practical strategies and compassionate care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Jill Sherwood

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed actions aligned with those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings - it can help with stress, life transitions, and patterns that get in the way of what matters most. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that uses structured processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and related symptoms; Jill integrated EMDR into her practice in January 2019 to support healing from trauma and abuse. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and support while clients explore their goals and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jill collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds in partnership with licensed professionals and therapists when appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support during life changes. These options help make therapy accessible from different locations and in formats that meet varied communication styles and daily demands.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jill Sherwood have?

Jill Sherwood has six years of experience.

Is Jill Sherwood a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for licensed mental health counselor. Her license details are IA LMHC 090055.

In which languages does Jill Sherwood provide therapy?

Jill Sherwood provides therapy in English.

Where is Jill Sherwood located?

She is located in Iowa.

How can I work with Jill Sherwood as my therapist?

You can work with Jill Sherwood through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jill Sherwood work with international clients?

Jill Sherwood does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jill Sherwood cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Iowa

Languages

English

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