- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Life purpose
About Jamie
Jamie Smith is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, motivation, and low self-esteem. Jamie also lists life purpose among her focus areas for people wrestling with what comes next.
She works from the view that each person knows their own story and has strengths to build on. In sessions she listens for those strengths and for practical steps that can reduce day-to-day distress. Conversations aim to clarify what matters now and to uncover small changes that feel possible.
Her background includes a range of issues beyond mood and anxiety. Jamie has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, intellectual disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and HIV/AIDS related needs. She also notes work related to autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, and sexuality topics including BDSM and kink culture.
Sessions focus on straightforward problem solving, improving how people talk about difficult topics, and building confidence to try new steps. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort, where goals and pace are set together. Practical planning and short-term strategies are balanced with exploring deeper sources of shame, guilt, or isolation when those issues come up.
Jamie practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. To start, prospective clients use the site's matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based techniques used in many practices include cognitive-behavioral methods, which focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. These techniques are useful when someone wants concrete tools to manage day-to-day symptoms and to try new ways of coping.Another common approach is skills-based work that teaches communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. That kind of work is helpful for relationship difficulties, codependency concerns, and building self-esteem through practiced steps rather than long discussions alone.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that match current goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking in early about what helps and adjusting methods over time rather than committing to a single route from the first session.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into their week, allow quieter surroundings, reduce travel time, and make brief check-ins feasible on a workday. Talk with the therapist about which style of session feels most practical for you and about scheduling that fits your everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and LGBT related issues. Life purpose and midlife concerns are also listed among her focus areas.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She treats clients as experts in their own stories and looks for practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions mix short-term problem solving with exploring underlying feelings like shame or isolation.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional work experience across mood and anxiety concerns and a range of related areas such as caregiver stress and hospice counseling.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.