LMHC

Jill Sherwood , LMHC

Therapist in Iowa

· English

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“I have years of experience working with people who want to make a positive change in their life.”

About Jill

Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Iowa with six years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked across non-profit, residential, and clinical practice settings, providing individual therapy, facilitating groups, and supporting couples and families. Her practice has also included work with individuals involved with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Corrections, giving her experience addressing complex needs across different systems.

Sherwood brings a broad skill set to her work, drawing on training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused and trauma-focused methods. In addition to holding an LMHC license, she is a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC) and integrated EMDR into her practice beginning in January 2019. These credentials inform her approaches when helping clients manage depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and loss, self-esteem concerns, and efforts to find greater purpose.

Known for a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental style, Sherwood emphasizes support and empowerment. She works collaboratively with people who are ready to take steps toward change, offering guidance tailored to each person’s situation. Her background includes work with issues such as relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, sleep difficulties, anger and coping with life transitions, among other areas.

Could Online Therapy Be the Right Choice?

People often wonder whether online therapy makes a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions for achieving therapeutic progress.

One major advantage of remote care is greater flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that best fits their needs and schedules - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to maintain consistent treatment while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may change providers if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible way to engage with skilled therapists while managing the practical demands of daily life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Jill Sherwood have?

Jill Sherwood has six years of experience.

Is Jill Sherwood a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jill Sherwood holds the credential LMHC, 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?

Jill Sherwood is located in Iowa.

How can I work with Jill Sherwood as my therapist?

Clients 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 a client's 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 with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and 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

—About

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practising in Iowa, with 6 years of clinical experience.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

I describe myself as a warm, caring, and nonjudgmental person that offers support and compassion.

I aim to begin that journey with you through support and empowerment.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

I work with individuals, couples, families, individuals while involved in Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections, people who want to make a positive change in their life, and people experiencing depression, anxiety, and addiction.

—Frequently Asked Questions

What session formats does Jill offer?

Jill offers online therapy sessions.

What languages does Jill offer therapy in?

Jill offers therapy in English.

-Background

Credential: LMHC
Licensed in: Iowa
Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Solution-Focused Therapy · Trauma-Focused Therapy · eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages: English

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