Jaime Askew , LMFT

Jaime Askew is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 24 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Jaime aims to create a calm, judgment-free space where someone can say what they feel and think without interruption.

She works with people on a range of emotional and life challenges, including depression, trauma and abuse, career strain, and compassion fatigue. Jaime also supports those navigating body-image problems, eating or sleeping troubles, parenting strain, and identity questions related to LGBT concerns. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the impact of major life changes.

Jaime emphasizes practical, evidence-informed approaches that help people cope and make small, useful changes. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change next. She encourages developing concrete skills for managing anxiety, handling anger, and improving communication.

People who prefer clear, straightforward guidance often find this style helpful. Jaime works to empower clients to set achievable goals and try new ways of responding to stress. She views progress as a series of small steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.

Her practice is based in California and sessions are offered in English. The first steps involve a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session so work can begin on practical, achievable goals.

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

Jaime uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and mood challenges, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior strategies that reduce distress and improve daily routines. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and abuse in a step-by-step way so a person can regain a sense of control and safety in everyday life.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. Jaime will listen to your goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. The work is collaborative and centered on practical steps you can use between sessions.

Online therapy gives flexibility to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let you use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, parenting, or travel.