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Jamie Blakeman

Jamie Blakeman, LCPC

Therapist · Illinois · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for complex life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Illinois
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LCPC
Languages
English
License (Illinois)
LCPC · No. 180.009996
NPI
1114358199

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  • Client-centered
  • Skills focused
  • Collaborative

About Jamie

Jamie Blakeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 16 years in mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex or co-occurring concerns. Her approach is straightforward and centered on helping individuals manage day-to-day challenges and regain a sense of control.

She draws from several therapy styles to fit each person's needs. That can include client-centered work that prioritizes the person's goals and pace. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills.

Jamie emphasizes collaboration in sessions. She helps people build self-awareness, try new perspectives, and strengthen skills they can use outside of therapy. Sessions focus on practical changes and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her experience includes supporting people with mood disorders, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and stress related to career or caregiving. She also lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas for those navigating life transitions later in life.

People who come to Jamie can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and real-world problem solving. She aims to create a supportive therapeutic relationship that both challenges and encourages growth. The work is paced to each person's needs and life circumstances.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jamie commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and pace, with the therapist listening carefully and supporting choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. That approach is useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts make everyday life harder, and it offers skills people can use during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, life demands, and preferences and then shape sessions to fit those needs in a collaborative way.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people practice skills in the context of their everyday routines while still getting guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jamie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, grief, career strain, and many other life challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing listening with skill teaching to help people try new ways of coping and thinking.

How long has she practiced?

Jamie has 16 years of experience in the mental health field supporting people with a range of concerns and co-occurring issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor listed as LCPC and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jamie?

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