Jill Sherwood

Jill Sherwood is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Iowa. She brings six years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Her approach is down-to-earth and supportive for those ready to make changes.

She has worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings. Jill has led groups and worked directly with individuals, and she has supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections. That background shaped her practical skills for common life struggles.

Jill uses a range of methods to match each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and usable tools that people can apply between meetings.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence and straightforward conversation about steps forward. She emphasizes collaboration and helps people identify small, achievable changes to improve mood, reduce anger, or manage cravings and stress.

Her work also covers caregiving stress, communication and relationship problems, chronic health issues, and life transitions. Jill aims to support people as they build coping strategies and find clearer direction in day-to-day life.

How Jill’s approaches fit online care

Jill often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them, which can help with anger, anxiety, and motivation. CBT looks at thought patterns and practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep disruption.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental setting where people feel heard. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can make their own choices about next steps. Together, these methods are used collaboratively; Jill works with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will help determine the best approach and practical schedule so sessions fit into everyday life and support progress toward clear goals.