- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Jewel
Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele is an IL LCPC with 28 years of experience. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas, along with trauma recovery and life transitions.
Kristy draws on practical, talk-based methods to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward change. Sessions use clear techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and avoidance. She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to listen and reflect what matters to each person.
Her work includes attention to issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and difficulty with communication. She has experience supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, first responder issues, and coping after disasters or separation. The emphasis is on making gradual changes that fit everyday life.
Kristy integrates mindfulness practices when useful to help with present-moment noticing and stress reduction. She also brings coaching-style strategies for setting goals and tracking progress. Her approach respects personal faith and the role it can play in healing, without assuming any single path for everyone.
People who are unsure how to start are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and she works in Illinois and conducts work in English only.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which often helps with social anxiety and phobia by practicing new responses. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and supporting the client’s own goals, which can help people feel heard and clarify what they want to change.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to try approaches that fit a person’s goals and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in session and between meetings.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into a busy week, and it can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If a person prefers mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, or values-based tasks, those can be assigned and reviewed in remote sessions to support steady progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered listening, and emotionally-focused work to address thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.