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Jillian Sharp, LICSW, LIMHP

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

3 years in practice · based in Nebraska · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jillian

Jillian Sharp, LICSW, LIMHP, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, body-image concerns, or big life changes. She also supports people managing depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, ADHD, and work or caregiver stress. She works from Nebraska and offers a straightforward, relational approach.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps and new ways of seeing problems so small changes can add up.

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Background and approach

Jillian emphasizes empathy and curiosity over judgment. She uses tools from client-centered therapy to build a respectful, collaborative relationship. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people test thoughts and try new behaviors.

Mindfulness practices are offered for managing anxiety and stress in the moment. Jillian brings three years of clinical experience to her work and holds Minnesota LICSW and Nebraska LIMHP credentials. She frames therapy as a partnership and adapts methods to each person’s needs.

The goal is to leave people feeling clearer and more able to handle daily life. Many people come wanting relief that fits their routine. Sessions can include short practical exercises, reflection about patterns, and problem-solving for everyday challenges.

Jillian aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead to help them articulate goals and feel understood. This approach is helpful for people who need support making sense of their feelings and decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that show up in daily routines.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on emotional processing, practical skills, mindfulness practices, or a blend of methods.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video lets people read facial cues and work more deeply in the moment. Phone calls can be quicker check-ins and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options add flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image matters, ADHD, and caregiver and career stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach is relational and client-centered, with an emphasis on empathy and collaboration. Practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches are used to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What is the therapist's experience and background?
She has three years of clinical experience working with people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her work emphasizes connection and perspective-taking.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials listed are LICSW and LIMHP, with the LICSW noted as MN LICSW and the LIMHP as NE LIMHP. The therapist practices from Nebraska.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and what is the payment model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Nebraska, Minnesota
Languages
English

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