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Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele

IL LCPC 180.005420
Credentials
IL LCPC 180.005420
NPI Number
1275704090
Location
Illinois
Languages
English
Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele
28 years experience

About Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele

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.

Licenses

LCPC
180.005420

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Coaching
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • 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

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“She is the BEST.”

“Great Therapist!”

“I have had three sessions with Kristy so far and I just love her. I have never had counseling for my issues before and she is so kind and sensitive. I definitely recommend her.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“Kristy is an amazing person who has helped me in so many ways in understanding myself and others. She listens to me and provides sound Godly advice. I love that we pray together before ending our calls. I just want to thank Kristy and look forward to continuing our sessions.”

“Very responsive and knowledgeable. Encouraging and caring.”

“Kristy is great. The perfect mix of listener and challenger. As a couple we need both.”

“Very nice down to earth and listens to me very well”

“Kristy has been a wonderful counselor and helps us to face and address our relationship issues. We appreciate her directness when needed as well as her ability to keep us on track in a variety of ways. Thank you for everything you do!”

“Love Kristy she's great at her job and she's very friendly”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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