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Jillian Sharp

Therapist · Nebraska

Jillian Sharp, LICSW, LIMHP

Calm relational therapy for life challenges

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  • Strengths based
  • Practical skills
  • Mindful listening

About Jillian

Jillian Sharp is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. She offers a calm, relational approach that aims to make therapy feel like a steady conversation. Jillian places emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a space for healing and practical change.

She uses straightforward, strengths-based work to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. That can mean learning tools to cope with overwhelming feelings, looking at unhelpful thoughts, or practicing ways to communicate more clearly. Jillian draws on client-centered listening to prioritize what matters most to each person.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with emotionally-focused and mindfulness work. Sessions often include small experiments to test different behaviors, guided attention practices to reduce reactivity, and space to name and process painful experiences. Jillian also brings existential questions into conversations about meaning and purpose when that fits.

Jillian's background is in clinical social work. She holds LICSW and LIMHP credentials and has three years of professional experience. She works with people on a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, body image and eating concerns, caregiver stress, and ADHD-related struggles.

Work is practical and collaborative. Jillian helps people set clear goals, try doable steps between sessions, and reflect on what changes. For anyone dealing with life changes, career stress, or compassion fatigue, she offers steady support and skills to move forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Nebraska, Minnesota

Languages

English

How Jillian’s approaches translate to online care

Jillian draws on client-centered work that emphasizes listening and validating each person's story. In practice this means sessions focus on what matters to the client, with space to tell the story and decide goals together. Cognitive behavioral Therapy involves noticing thoughts and testing small behavioral changes; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jillian will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest approaches that fit. She adjusts pace and techniques as clients try things and give feedback so the plan evolves together.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier for fitting therapy into busy days, allowing shorter check-ins or scheduling around work and caregiving. Online work can also make it simpler to bring mindfulness exercises and thought records into daily routines without extra travel time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jillian help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating and body image issues, relationship and family problems, caregiver stress, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is supportive and relational with a strengths-based focus. Expect listening that centers your experience and practical steps you can try between sessions.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Jillian has three years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings and with people facing grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Which credentials and region are listed on her profile?

She holds LICSW and LIMHP credentials and is located in Nebraska.

In what languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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