- 16 years experience
- Focus on coping skills
- Works with trauma
About Jamie
Jamie Blakeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, and the stresses of daily life. Her style is direct and caring, aimed at practical change rather than long lectures.
She takes a holistic approach and draws on methods that fit each person. That can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered work. Sessions often focus on building self-awareness, learning coping skills, and finding concrete steps to feel better day to day.
Jamie pays special attention to people facing co-occurring issues, such as mood disorders combined with substance use or chronic health problems. She also supports those dealing with relationships, grief, identity questions, and career or parenting strain. Sleep and rest concerns are part of the range she addresses when they affect daily functioning.
Her practice emphasizes the relationship in therapy. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can explore difficulties without judgment. In sessions she balances support with gentle challenge to help clients try new behaviors and perspectives.
Over her career she has worked with many different presentations and levels of need. Her goal is to help clients increase personal strengths and resilience so they can rebuild routines and reach practical goals. Prospective clients who want concise, collaborative work often find this approach helpful.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so the person feels understood and supported; this approach helps when someone needs a space to process emotions and sort priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help when intense emotions or relationship patterns cause repeated problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily demands and then recommend ways of working that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients practice skills in the settings where they live and work, and it supports ongoing skill coaching between in-person visits when those visits are used.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jamie address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem, career strain, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered listening with skill-building from cognitive and behavioral approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Jamie has 16 years in the mental health field working with a wide range of presentations and co-occurring issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCPC credential, specifically an Illinois LCPC, and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.