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Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach centers on helping clients navigate emotional struggles with empathy, understanding, and faith-based sensitivity.

I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals overcome isolation, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transition difficulties. I'm particularly committed to supporting those experiencing guilt, shame, and challenges related to personal purpose and communication.

My practice offers a supportive environment for individuals seeking guidance through difficult emotional landscapes, with a deep respect for personal faith and individual journeys. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and move toward healing and personal growth.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, personalized support tailored to each individual's unique needs and spiritual perspective. My goal is to walk alongside clients as they rediscover their strength, rebuild confidence, and create meaningful pathways forward.

Professional experience

28 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Grief Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Adoption and foster care, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Audio
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IL LCPC 180.005420

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele. 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.

Kristy is an amazing therapist! She brings me peace of mine and provides me the opportunity to share what is happening in my life without judgement. We have so many things in common as well. I love that she can also provide advice from a Christian point of view as well.

Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coaching

She's great! she offers support no matter my concern and is helpful and always resourceful !

Written on Jan 13, 2026 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Kristy has guided and coached me through some complicated major life changes, and been my lifeline through my journey. I am a better person because of what I’ve learned from her.

Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kristy is attentive, empathetic and concerned about my well being. I appreciate that about her.

Written on Jan 06, 2026 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

she is always there when you need her. she gets back to u as soon as she can. She helps you throw whatever is going on in your life.

Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 5 years and 8 months

Kristy has a deep understanding of my issues and offered great perspective as well as advice on ways to improve my situation.

Written on Nov 13, 2025 after therapy with Jewel Kristine (Kristy) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes