- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting and grief
About Jamie
Jamie Blakeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also helps people facing grief, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career or coaching questions.
Her practice focuses on practical, conversational work. Sessions are collaborative and direct. She listens to what is happening now and what patterns from earlier life keep showing up. That includes family of origin patterns such as roles, expectations, and communication that continue to affect daily decisions and relationships.
Jamie uses several well-known approaches to help people make changes. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the person brings, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to map and shift thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing also inform her work when they fit the client's goals.
Her aim is to increase self-awareness and practical coping skills. Sessions often include skill practice, straightforward feedback, and problem-solving for everyday life. People who want clear steps for managing symptoms or changing patterns tend to find this style useful.
Jamie accepts clients who prefer to work in English and is available to people both inside and outside the United States. Before scheduling, people are asked to confirm current session options and any practical details through the platform.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Jamie uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the person brings and to prioritize the client’s perspective. This approach focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual and helps clarify values and goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical for managing anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems by teaching skills to test thoughts and try new behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are needed. DBT offers concrete tools for handling intense emotions and improving interactions with others.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they choose techniques and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client's needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how the work will be scheduled and delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about practical details when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with adults who notice family of origin patterns affecting their relationships, roles, or expectations. Typical topics include communication problems, attachment issues, and blended family concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices a collaborative, conversational approach that combines listening with practical skill teaching. Sessions mix reflection, skill practice, and problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in the mental health field working with a broad range of concerns including severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LCPC credential as an Illinois LCPC and provides services based from Illinois.
In which language can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any location-specific details before booking.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know how appointments are conducted. The therapist will provide the available options when you start the process.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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