Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele

Experienced clinician focused on practical growth

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jewel

Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele is an Illinois-licensed clinician with 28 years of experience who blends evidence-based methods with compassionate, person-focused care. She emphasizes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while integrating acceptance, mindfulness, and emotionally focused work to help clients change unhelpful patterns and strengthen emotional awareness.

Background and approach

Kristy centers treatment on each person's values and day-to-day needs, offering practical strategies alongside space for reflection. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and parenting challenges.

Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care matters, communication and commitment issues, coping with disaster, divorce and separation, first responder issues, and recovery from post-traumatic stress. She also supports clients dealing with isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose questions, and social anxiety.

Kristy aims to tailor care to the whole person, honoring spiritual perspectives when relevant and fostering resilience and clearer communication. Sessions combine practical tools and empathic listening so clients can build confidence, navigate life changes, and pursue meaningful goals.

Integrating proven approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress; it offers practical tools clients can apply between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals even in the presence of difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a respectful space where people can explore their experiences and build self-directed change.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. Kristy works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and then blends methods to create an individualized plan that reflects each person's values and strengths.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for varied schedules and needs. These options make it possible to work on coping skills, emotional regulation, relationship communication, and life transitions without needing to travel, while allowing different formats for real-time conversation or written reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kristy address?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes.

Which therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match interventions to client needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

Kristy has 28 years of clinical experience working with individuals through a variety of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180.005420.

Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with Kristy?

She sees clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled for her sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English