Jill Jaster

Jill Jaster, LMHC, brings a collaborative, person-centered orientation to therapy. With 22 years of clinical experience, she focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, life purpose, and mood disorders. Her approach emphasizes respectful partnership and listening as primary tools for understanding a person’s experience.

Jill works to create a professional environment grounded in mutual respect where people can explore difficult memories, transitions, and patterns that affect daily life. She draws on a mix of clinical approaches including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and somatic methods, tailoring the work to what each person brings. She values clear collaboration about goals and the steps taken together. Jill is licensed in Iowa (IA LMHC 097088) and offers services in English for adults seeking support with midlife concerns, bipolar spectrum issues, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues among other areas.