- Anxiety and phobia support
- Trauma and abuse work
- CBT and ACT methods
About Jamie
Jamie Taylor is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with six years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. She lists social anxiety among the concerns she addresses and works with mood and intimacy-related struggles as well. Jamie speaks English and practices in Illinois.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what is bothering a person now and what practical steps can make daily life less overwhelming. She uses evidence-based methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and track small changes that matter.
Jamie often helps people who feel stuck by addressing intense emotions like guilt, shame, emptiness, or dissociation. She also works with obsessive or compulsive patterns, impulsivity, and mood disorder symptoms, and supports those affected by adoption, foster care, or blended family issues.
Her work has included support for first responders and people coping with natural or human-caused disasters. In sessions she combines talking therapies with skill-building - for example learning ways to manage anxiety and practicing strategies for steadier mood regulation.
Clients can expect clear, practical conversations rather than abstract theory. Jamie uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR where appropriate. The focus is on useful skills, better emotional understanding, and manageable steps forward.
How Jamie uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. It can help when social anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of important life routines or relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety and low mood going. It involves practical exercises and gradual steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. It can be helpful for trauma-related symptoms that affect day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and suggest which methods might fit best. That decision is made together and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the online session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people practice skills in the types of settings where anxiety shows up, which can make homework and real-world exposure more practical.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jamie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on current problems and clear steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Jamie has six years of professional experience as an LCPC in Illinois.
What credential does Jamie hold and where does she practice?
She holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jamie?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.