Therapist profile
Jamie Pereira, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 108104
- NPI1841901469
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- stress management
- anger coping skills
- mood stability
About Jamie
Jamie Pereira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years as a clinical social worker and broader professional experience in related fields. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood concerns, trauma, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions aim to help people manage daily pressures and patterns that keep problems cycling.
Pereira draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and behaviors. She helps people break down problems into manageable steps. That can mean building better ways to notice triggers, responding differently in heated moments, and finding steady routines for sleep and mood support.
She has experience supporting people facing complex medical conditions and co-occurring disorders. That background informs work with clients juggling mental health alongside physical illness or recovery from substance use. Pereira also addresses parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, and challenges that come with life transitions.
Her approach emphasizes the client’s strengths and practical skill-building. Sessions typically focus on what a person can try between meetings and how small changes add up. She encourages honest, problem-focused conversations about what is and isn’t working.
Pereira offers services in English and accepts international clients. She works from a social work perspective and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jamie commonly uses short-term, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing how people respond to stress and mood shifts. One approach emphasizes building concrete coping skills for anxiety and anger - learning to notice triggers, practice alternative responses, and use breathing or grounding when tension rises. Another approach targets mood regulation and routine - establishing sleep, activity, and check-in habits that reduce mood swings and support stable days.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current challenges, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose techniques to try, monitor progress, and adjust plans based on what helps most.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, medical care, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy day without changing the focus on practical skills and step-by-step progress.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood disorders, trauma, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on skill-building and concrete steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years as a Clinical Social Worker and additional professional experience in mental health and medical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.