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Jamie Pereira

Jamie Pereira, LCSW

Therapist · California · 5+ years of experience

Practical, strengths-based support for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 108104
NPI
1841901469

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Aging concerns

About Jamie

Jamie Pereira is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in California. She holds an LCSW and brings five years of clinical social work experience to her work. Jamie focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and the effects of trauma and loss.

She helps people who are coping with addictions, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. Jamie also supports those dealing with sleep or eating disturbances, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Aging and geriatric issues are included among her focus areas when they relate to a client's needs.

Jamie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to skills that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes work across mental health and medical settings, and she has experience addressing co-occurring medical and mental health concerns. Jamie also has experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling and with chronic illness and pain management.

People often come to Jamie for help with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, family of origin issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She also works with challenges such as hoarding, paranoia, and substance-related problems. Her approach centers on supporting clients as they take steps toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Jamie Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Many of Jamie’s sessions draw on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and practical change. For example, she uses approaches that teach coping strategies for anxiety and mood regulation so clients can manage symptoms between sessions and improve daily routines. She also works with techniques that address trauma and grief through gradual processing and safety building, helping people make sense of difficult events and restore functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jamie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She listens to what matters most, tries strategies, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, cut commute time, and maintain continuity of care across locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let someone avoid being on camera when they prefer. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and scheduling to better fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

Jamie helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as sleep or eating difficulties and low self-esteem.

What is the therapeutic style and approach?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works in a practical, skills-focused way. Sessions emphasize the client’s strengths and steps to improve day-to-day functioning.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Jamie has five years of experience as a clinical social worker and broader professional experience in mental health and medical settings, including hospice and chronic illness support.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Jamie holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from outside the U.S.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options when booking to know whether online, phone, or in-person meetings are offered.

How does billing and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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