Therapist profile
Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.005420
- NPI1275704090
- Experience28 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness tools
- Emotion work
About Jewel
Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 28 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, parenting, and anger. Sessions also address trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and life changes.
Kristy uses practical talk and evidence-informed methods to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening. Mindfulness techniques and emotionally-focused ideas are used where they fit the concern.
Clients commonly bring work stress, chronic worry, hurt from relationship conflict, or the slow buildup of resentment. She also supports people dealing with loss, adoption and foster care issues, first responder stress, and the effects of natural or human-caused disasters. Communication and control issues are frequent topics in sessions.
Her work includes both short-term problem solving and longer-term coping skills. Sessions often focus on clear steps - noticing thoughts and feelings, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing small behavior changes. Faith perspectives are respected and can be part of the conversation when a client wants that included.
Kristy expects to collaborate with each person to set goals and track progress. She uses methods such as solution-focused strategies and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship patterns. Language of sessions is English and practice is based in Illinois.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify values and take committed steps even when difficult feelings appear. It can help with anger that comes from getting stuck on certain thoughts or expectations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. It is useful for reducing reactive patterns and managing frustration. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client’s pace, which supports building trust and exploring sensitive relationship and grief issues.Finding the best approach is part of the process. She will work with the client to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, emotion processing, or values-based action.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help many people maintain continuity of care while addressing anger, stress, and relationship concerns.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people dealing with snapping, building resentment, and difficulty managing frustration in relationships and at work.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and mindfulness in a practical, step-focused way.
How much experience does she have?
Kristy has 28 years of clinical experience working with stress, trauma, grief, and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients, so sessions are for those located within her jurisdiction.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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