- CBT focused
- Guilt and shame work
- Parenting and family
About Jamie
Jamie Atwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and adjusting to life changes. Jamie also focuses on issues like codependency, guilt and shame, money and financial worries, and finding life purpose.
Jamie keeps sessions direct and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. Conversations aim to clarify what is causing distress and to test small changes that can feel manageable day to day.
In sessions she invites people to speak plainly about what they regret, fear, or avoid. She listens for recurring thoughts that increase shame or guilt and helps people name those patterns. Work often includes examining beliefs, practicing different self-talk, and setting realistic steps to reduce overwhelm.
Jamie pays attention to how relationships and family roles affect a person’s sense of self. When parenting or money stress is part of the problem, she helps clients sort priorities and set boundaries that fit their lives. For those dealing with narcissism in others, she helps identify coping strategies and limits.
People can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on concrete tools. Jamie encourages short experiments between sessions and reviews what helps. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and online sessions work together
CBT helps people notice the thoughts that feed guilt and shame and then try different, realistic responses. It breaks big problems into small, testable steps like tracking a thought, trying a different action, and checking what changes. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.Jamie emphasizes working together to find the right approach. She will discuss goals and preferences and adjust strategies based on what is helpful. That collaborative planning includes picking exercises and homework that fit a client's daily schedule and comfort level.
Confirm the current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, childcare, or travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and let people avoid commuting so they can use time for a focused conversation. Many licensed professionals use online work to keep therapy practical and consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she address?
She works with guilt and shame related to relationships, family roles, parenting, money, and past choices.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes that reduce intense self-blame.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of professional experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.