Jamie Haidinger , LICSW, LCSW

Jamie Haidinger is a licensed social worker who has spent decades offering supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and life coaching across acute medical hospitals, nursing homes, and community rehabilitation centers. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, major life transitions such as empty nest, divorce, and retirement, as well as those coping with physical or emotional abuse.

Educated with a Bachelor of Social Work from Salem State University and a Master of Social Work from Boston University, Jamie also holds a Certificate of Clinical Gerontology from Boston College. She carries clinical social work credentials as LICSW and LCSW, reflecting her training and practice in clinical social work.

Her counseling style is warm, nurturing, and client-focused. Jamie meets individuals where they are in their discomfort and collaborates with them to identify sources of pain and practical steps toward relief. She emphasizes a gentle, respectful pace and listens closely to each person’s story, helping develop plans that align with readiness and personal goals.

Jamie believes people deserve peace of mind, motivation, and the capacity for joy. Over her career she has helped people reduce anxiety, improve mood, make difficult decisions, strengthen personal and work relationships, and heal from heartbreak. She offers her experience and compassion to support others on their journey toward greater well-being.

Online Therapy and Personalized Clinical Approaches

Jamie often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings arise. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where moving forward feels difficult.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes empathy and the individual’s own resources for growth. This work supports people coping with grief, relationship challenges, and identity or role changes by creating a space for exploration and self-directed change.

Additionally, Jamie integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for improving mood and day-to-day functioning. CBT is often effective for stress, anxiety, and managing symptoms that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jamie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor a plan and adjust it over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and mobility needs, and they support consistent, ongoing work with a therapist from wherever the client is located.