- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Guilt and shame
About Jamie
Jamie Young is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington with three years of practice. She works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Jamie also helps with communication problems, questions about life purpose, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what the client is dealing with now and on concrete steps that can lessen distress. Jamie adapts how she talks and plans work based on each person's circumstances and goals.
Her approach attends to patterns that keep problems repeating. For someone wrestling with guilt or shame she will talk through how those feelings developed and how they show up today. For addiction or relationship concerns she helps people identify triggers and choose different responses.
Jamie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions and homework. She uses clear language and short-term goals when that fits, and longer discussions when more processing is needed. The emphasis is on practical skills and real-life changes rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect a straightforward working relationship that focuses on respect and sensitivity. Jamie asks about current struggles, sets joint goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. This helps keep sessions relevant to everyday life and personal priorities.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Jamie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical steps. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that maintain problems and then practicing different behaviors to change those patterns. This helps with issues like relationship conflict, addictive urges, and repeated shame responses. Another approach emphasizes skill building such as communication practice and coping strategies for intense emotions, which is helpful for people working on self-esteem or managing triggers from past trauma.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Jamie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. She checks in about how approaches are working and adjusts the plan based on what the client needs and wants to try.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. It can also make it simpler to practice communication skills between sessions. Ask about the formats offered so you can pick what best fits your schedule and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Communication problems, life purpose questions, and guilt and shame are also listed focuses.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She talks through how those feelings developed and how they affect daily life. The work tends to combine understanding those patterns with skills to respond differently.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional work experience and practices as an LICSW in Washington.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Washington as an LICSW and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Use 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.