Work with Jamie Vander Velden (MSW, MN, LICSW, #26706, EMDRIA, Certified)

About Me

I only do messaging/chat due to my hearing difficulties.

I’m a Mental Health Therapist committed to helping people of all ages learn how to understand themselves and others. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs around your life experiences. I believe in taking a person-centered approach to helping clients reach their goals.

I’m passionate about writing, LifeHacks Blog, and advocacy for medical cannabis, trauma and abuse survivors.

I need self-care as well and therefore do not work on Saturday or Sunday.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Depression

Also experienced in:
Addictions , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Antisocial Personality , Attachment Issues , Avoidant Personality , Blended Family Issues , Body Image , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Chronic Pain Illness and Disability , Co-morbidity , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) , Dissociation , Divorce and Separation , Domestic Violence , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Emptiness , Family of Origin Issues , Family Problems , Fatherhood Issues , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Hearing Impaired , Hoarding , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Intellectual Disability , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Men's Issues , Midlife Crisis , Military and Veterans Issues , Mood Disorders , Multicultural Concerns , Narcissism , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Paranoia , Personality Disorders , Postpartum Depression , Post-traumatic Stress , Prejudice and Discrimination , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Smoking/Vaping Cessation , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Somatization , Trichotillomania , Visually Impaired , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 7

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat

Licensing

LICSW #26706 (Expires: 2023-12-31)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jamie Vander Velden. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by L.I. on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

I like responding by text in stead of going in to a office or by phone. This way if I'm busy I can text back when I can.

Written by P.A. on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Jamie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Jamie is amazing. I've gotten a little bit more confidence back and I feel a lot better mentally ever since I started with her here.

Written by O.R. on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is wonderful. She has helped me through many difficult decisions. I highly recommend.

Written by N.I. on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders

Jamie is easy to talk to. I wouldn't want to talk to anyone else she is so understanding

Written by C.A. on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and career difficulties

She is awesome in every way

Written by D.A. on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks

Very easy to talk to. Responds quickly. Trying to get comfortable with this media for sharing but overall appreciative of this counselor

Written by J.E. on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Jamie is a kind hearted caring therapist who listens to what you say and really seeks to understand. I've struggled with other therapists in the past that don't listen to want I say so it is refreshing for someone like her to actually read the words I'm saying, I feel heard. :)

Written by C.H. on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Jamie has been a wonderful resource and very helpful! She has done a good job at prodding out what it is that has been plaguing me and has very respectful and understanding! She certainly reserves any judgment and has been very friendly, objective, and helpful!

Written by J.E. on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Jaime is really great to work with, and she asks just the right questions that help you think through the issues your having. I definitely recommend Jaime and will be forever grateful for her assistance and support.

Written by S.A. on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

She did a really great job!!!

Written by N.I. on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Wow, I was a bit skeptical about how well virtual counseling would work. Boy was I wrong. Not only have I been able to learn new things about myself within a matter of days, I truly love my therapist! She listens, doesn’t judge, has been incredibly helpful, and she’s funny too! My kind of gal. I’ve done in person therapy in the past with no real luck. Jamie Vander Velden however has blown me away already. Hands down worth every penny to be able to talk to her! I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written by R.O. on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Jamie asks smart questions and shares her expertise in a way that helps me think through my challenges. She gets me. After 2 weeks, I'm already emotionally stronger.

Written by J.O. on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Jamie is a fantastic person whom is extremely supportive, if she doesn't hear from you in a couple of days she makes sure that she touches base with you to see how you are.

Jamie is very good at providing help and advice, giving you great methods to help deal with what you are going through. I can not recommend Jamie enough and am extremely grateful for the help and support

Written by K.I. on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

Jamie is very helpful and offers good advice and things to try. I appreciate her checking in every few days. She understands my concerns and has good suggestions.

Written by T.O. on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Jamie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She really listens and gives constructive feedback which I enjoy.