Dr. Jill Hackley, NE Psychologist 964, MN Psychologist LP6593

Dr. Jill Hackley helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or anger. She also supports parents navigating adoption, foster care, attachment concerns, and challenges around family problems. Dr. Hackley practices with clear, practical steps and keeps conversations focused and easy to follow.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where people can talk through hard situations. Sessions are aimed at skills people can use between meetings, not just talk about feelings.

Dr. Hackley holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology and a master’s degree in community counseling from Drake University. Her credentials include NE Psychologist 964 and MN Psychologist LP6593. She has about 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked in several Midwestern states.

Her background includes substantial work with children and adolescents in inpatient and residential settings, and experience providing individual, group, and family-format therapy. That experience informs how she structures sessions and offers practical strategies for parents and caregivers.

People who choose Dr. Hackley can expect straightforward guidance, concrete tools for everyday problems, and a collaborative pace that respects each person’s goals. She provides care from Iowa and offers sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Hackley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes. CBT focuses on practical steps and skills that can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve daily routines.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person’s experience and priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, respect, and working at a pace that fits each person’s needs, which can be useful for managing grief, relationship strain, or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Hackley works with clients to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear, so the work is collaborative.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for teaching skills and modeling exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up questions, or when shorter, more frequent contact fits someone’s schedule. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or school commitments.