- Warm supportive care
- Evidence-informed methods
- Works with adults
About Jill
She has worked in nonprofit, residential, and clinical settings and has supported people involved with the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections. That background means she is familiar with a range of life challenges and systems that can feel overwhelming.
Jill uses several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. She also uses Client-Centered methods to create a warm, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation.
Her practice includes work around relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, sleeping difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and substance use issues.
Jill describes herself as warm, caring, and nonjudgmental. She aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Iowa
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental listening stance where the therapist follows the person’s lead to build insight and confidence.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit care into a busy life. It can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to attend between work or family obligations. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to remote sessions so people can practice skills and receive support from wherever they join the session.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jill commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jill combines acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies and a client-centered, supportive stance. Sessions focus on practical steps and thoughtful reflection that fit each person’s situation.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience working in nonprofit, residential, and clinical practice settings, including supporting people involved with the Department of Human Services and Department of Corrections.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Iowa with additional experience in substance use work noted in her background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jill through the site?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.