Jillian Sharp

LICSW, LIMHP

Nebraska

Compassionate relational therapy with practical steps

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At a glance

Credentials

LICSW, LIMHP

License

LIMHP, Nebraska / 3444; LICSW, Minnesota / 33850

NPI

1801364641

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Nebraska

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Listening first
   • Strengths based
   • Goal focused

   About Jillian

   Jillian Sharp is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She also supports concerns tied to relationships, family strain, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Jillian works from a strengths-based, relational stance and values the quality of the connection she builds with each person.

   Her sessions aim to be supportive and practical. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns and choose manageable next steps. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want help finding motivation for change. She also draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on the person's goals.

   Jillian uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She integrates emotionally-focused ideas to look at how feelings shape relationships and decisions. She prefers short, clear steps rather than long, abstract plans.

   With three years of experience, Jillian brings a compassionate, straightforward style. She believes that healing grows out of real connection and practical effort. People who come to her can expect empathy, curiosity, and help making concrete changes.

   She holds licensure in social work and mental health practice and is based in Nebraska. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.

2. How therapeutic approaches guide online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation step by step; it focuses on the person's own goals and draws out their reasons for trying something different. Client-centered therapy centers the relationship and the person's perspective, giving space for the individual to set the pace and topics for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments are expected as progress is made and new information comes up.
   
   The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-in conversations when needed, or reduce travel time. It can also allow people to meet with the same licensed professional across distance and to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   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

   Listed in

   Nebraska, Minnesota

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Jillian help with?

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

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is supportive and relational. She centers the therapeutic relationship and uses practical, short steps to help people move forward.

   What is her background and experience?

   She has three years of clinical experience and uses a mix of approaches to guide sessions, focusing on connection and workable changes.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds LICSW and LIMHP credentials and practices from Nebraska as stated in her profile.

   Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

   Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does pricing work for sessions?

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

   How do I begin working with her?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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