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About Jewel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 28 years of experience, Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and related issues. She works with individuals facing life changes, parenting strain, intimacy-related challenges, and problems tied to adoption or foster care. Sessions incorporate multiple approaches to suit the person and the problem.
Kristy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. She draws on these methods to help people notice what matters, shift unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen emotional connection. Practical talk and mindfulness exercises are common parts of sessions.
Her experience spans intervention after trauma and abuse, support for first responder issues, and help with divorce, separation, or commitment concerns. She also addresses anger, control issues, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Kristy includes work on guilt, shame, forgiveness, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.
Communication skills and problem-solving appear often in sessions, especially around parenting, intimacy, and social anxiety. People who seek coaching-style support can use the same therapeutic tools toward concrete goals. The approach is collaborative and goal-focused.
Sessions are provided in English and are based in Illinois. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients follow the online process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small, value-based steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing new ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment noticing and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions can blend ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered conversation as the work unfolds.
Session logistics and formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use remote work to maintain continuity of care and to support people living in different parts of a state, but please verify the exact formats offered when you sign up.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and related challenges such as parenting and life transitions.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Methods are selected to match individual goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - credentialed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.