- Guilt and shame
- Anxiety and depression
- Strengths focused
About Jamie
Jamie Smith is an Illinois clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ related issues, and self-esteem struggles. She works with adults who are carrying guilt or shame tied to relationships, identity, or past choices, and she relies on practical conversation to untangle what matters most to each person.
She treats people as the experts on their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can ease daily strain. Conversations are direct and plain, aimed at clarifying what keeps someone stuck and what might shift over time.
Over her career she has also supported people dealing with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life concerns, intellectual disability, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, midlife change, mood disorders, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. That background informs how she notices patterns and practical barriers.
Sessions are organized around the client's goals and preferences. Jamie emphasizes collaboration - listening first, then offering ways to try things differently. She encourages realistic steps that fit into everyday routines rather than large, sudden changes.
To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule an initial session. Jamie works in English and practices under her Illinois LCSW credential.
How evidence-based methods guide online sessions
Jamie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear, practical work. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to see what shifts. This method can help with anxiety, low mood, and the everyday weight of guilt or shame. Another approach emphasizes building on existing strengths and practical coping skills so clients can try different responses to relationship stress and self-doubt.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist listens first, learns about the client’s goals and limits, and then suggests ways to proceed. Clients and therapist review what is working and adjust the plan as needed rather than following a fixed script.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, working remotely can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Many people find online work helps them keep continuity with therapy while juggling caregiving, work, or health needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ related issues, self-esteem and related struggles such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She treats clients as the expert on their story and uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional work experience and practices as an LCSW in Illinois.
Where does she hold her license and practice?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW and provides services under that credential.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; start by using the site's 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.