Jaime Askew is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working in California with 24 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and face trauma and abuse. Jaime aims to make the first step toward change feel less overwhelming by offering steady support as people explore what matters to them.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak frankly about feelings and struggles. Sessions focus on practical next steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Jaime encourages small changes that build momentum toward a more satisfying life.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in community and outpatient settings across California. That experience shaped a straightforward style that balances empathy with clear feedback. Jaime draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, relationship, and coping concerns.
People often come for help with life transitions, grief, or ongoing patterns that sap confidence and energy. Jaime supports work on self esteem, communication, and restoring routines like sleep and eating. She also assists with career stress and caregiver strain using concrete strategies clients can try between sessions.
Therapy is a collaborative process in her view. Jaime partners with each client to set goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether this practical, supportive approach fits their needs before scheduling.
How Jaime Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Jaime uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors in daily life to reduce worry and low mood. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and low self esteem. Another approach focuses on coping skills and short-term strategies to manage cravings, urges, or strong emotions. That work emphasizes concrete steps clients can practice between sessions to build control and confidence.
Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Jaime treats it as a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people appreciate how remote sessions can fit into busy days, let them keep brief check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time. Online work also makes it easier to practice new skills in the settings where challenges occur. Jaime aims to match session pacing and tasks to each person's schedule so therapy fits into everyday life.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jaime help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, grief, self esteem, and related issues such as sleep or eating problems.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Jaime keeps things practical and straightforward. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space and works with clients to set clear goals and try steps between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Jaime has 24 years of professional work experience providing mental health care in California settings, including community and outpatient practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for therapy?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jaime?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.