- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness practice
About Jill
Jill Jaster is an Iowa LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and addiction, and those coping with life changes or mood disorders. She also addresses concerns such as relationship strain, self-esteem, body image, and questions about life purpose.
Jill practices from a partnership perspective. She does not direct people what to do; instead she collaborates and treats clients as equal partners in the work. She emphasizes a respectful, professional relationship as the foundation for progress. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and she acknowledges that step as an important act by itself.
Her approach uses practical methods alongside reflective exploration. That can include client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift thinking patterns, mindfulness to steady attention, and psychodynamic ideas drawn from Jungian and existential perspectives. Sessions mix talking and skill practice depending on what feels useful.
In sessions she focuses on concrete concerns people bring, such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, caregiver stress, midlife transitions, or recovering from sexual assault and abuse. She also supports people navigating bipolar mood patterns, narcissistic relationship dynamics, and issues around abandonment or self-love.
Jill works in English and sees people in Iowa. Costs vary by location and she uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approach-focused online work with an Iowa LMHC
Jill often draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's concerns and emphasizes listening and reflective feedback. This approach helps people feel heard and supports them in clarifying what matters to them.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety or panic. CBT offers clear strategies to try between sessions and measure small changes. Existential therapy is another strand of her work; it involves talking about meaning, values, and choices when life changes leave someone unsure what comes next.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process and will be worked out together. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what methods feel useful, and then adjust the focus as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can also adapt exercises for work between appointments so the work stays practical and connected to everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, bipolar and related mood issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses collaborative, client-centered work combined with practical tools such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to clarify values and options over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.