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Jamie Blakeman, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed counselor - anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- DBT skills elements
- Mindfulness practices
About Jamie
Jamie Blakeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 16 years of experience. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Jamie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions look at unhelpful thoughts and routines, and then test small changes to see what helps.
Her work emphasizes collaboration. She listens for what is most pressing, helps set clear goals, and introduces exercises that build coping skills. That can include tracking moods, trying different ways to respond to stress, and practicing skills for handling intense emotions.
Jamie has particular experience with people who have co-occurring difficulties and those managing daily life changes. She offers straightforward, skills-based support for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning. The focus is on what can be done now to reduce distress and increase reliable ways of coping.
Clients who choose her can expect goal-oriented sessions with homework-like practice between meetings. Her approach aims to increase awareness, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen practical skills for handling current problems.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jamie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then tests alternative ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress. CBT is practical and focuses on specific patterns that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.She also draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the person's perspective. That approach involves listening closely and using the client's goals to shape the work. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills that can reduce crisis moments and improve relationships.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jamie will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not specify particular remote formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that skills practice, mood tracking, and homework tasks move smoothly into virtual sessions, making therapy practical to use between appointments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered work, DBT elements, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns and co-occurring difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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