Jaime Askew, LMFT | Therapist in California

Experienced LMFT
Direct practical help
Focus on relationships

About Jaime

Jaime Askew is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, trauma, and depression. Jaime aims to make it easier to take a first step toward change by offering steady support and practical guidance.

She creates an open environment where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations in sessions are straightforward and paced to each person’s needs. Jaime encourages clients to explore what matters to them and to try small changes that add up over time.

Her work covers a wide range of life issues including grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping struggles, parenting stress, and career-related strain. She also addresses topics such as codependency, attachment issues, and the particular stresses that arise from caregiving or adoption and foster care histories.

Jaime brings many years of experience to situations involving trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar challenges, and coping with major life changes. She aims to help people build clearer communication and stronger coping skills. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversations to move forward.

People who want a supportive, steady presence in therapy may find her approach helpful. Jaime supports clients who want to understand patterns in their relationships, reduce overwhelming emotions, and find workable strategies for daily life.

How Jaime Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Jaime draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage symptoms and regain control over daily life. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress by changing how problems are approached. Another approach emphasizes building stronger emotional and communication skills to improve relationships and reduce conflict, which can help with intimacy issues and codependency concerns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jaime will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. She checks in regularly to see what is working and adjusts the plan based on experience and feedback.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and can reduce travel time and scheduling friction. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current options before booking to know which kinds of online meetings are offered. The focus online remains the same as in person - clear conversation, practical strategies, and regular follow-up so progress can be tracked and adjusted.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jaime commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and related life challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are open and nonjudgmental with a focus on clear conversation and practical steps to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jaime has 24 years of professional work experience in mental health settings and private practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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