Jamie Haidinger

Jamie Haidinger is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, career concerns, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. She brings a calm, supportive presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Jamie communicates in straightforward language and aims to meet clients where they are.

Jamie trained with a Bachelor of Social Work from Salem State University and a Master of Social Work from Boston University. She also completed a Certificate of Clinical Gerontology from Boston College. Her license credentials include MA LICSW and ME LCSW, and she has about 15 years of clinical experience in licensed practice settings.

Earlier work included supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and life-coaching roles in acute medical hospitals, nursing homes, and community rehab centers. That background shaped her comfort with grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.

In sessions she listens, asks practical questions, and collaborates on small, achievable goals. Her style is described as warm and nurturing, focused on helping people reduce anxiety, make difficult decisions, and improve how they relate to others.

Jamie uses several therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered methods. She combines these tools to fit each person’s needs and pace.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change mood and coping. It can help with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people connect in relationships, which can support intimacy and communication work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics should fit into everyday life. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists use these approaches to help clients practice skills between meetings and apply them in real situations.