Jaime Askew is a psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience in providing intensive mental health and substance abuse services. She specializes in treating trauma, which is one of the most prevalent conditions and underlying factors associated with mental health and substance abuse issues. She is a certified trainer and provider of TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy) which is an evidenced based technique shown to significantly improve the negative effects from trauma. She is also a trained provider of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is also an evidenced based treatment modality show to statistically improve the levels of distress from trauma. She possesses an international certification in another evidenced based service, Triple P, an evidenced based treatment to address severe behavior disorders. Jaime Askew received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in English Literature at the University of the Pacific and received her Master’s Degree with honors in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy. She was among the first in the State of California to receive the LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) license, as well as being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Jaime has conducted research and has publications in the field of psychology and is working towards her doctorate in Integral Psychology. Jaime has a passion for techniques that treat the whole person, integrating mind/ body/spirit connections, treating the underlying roots of the problem, augmenting care with holistic healing, and integrating Western and Eastern Philosophies. Jaime has a certification of Adult Residential Facility (ARF) which is utilized to ensure that clients are maintained with the highest quality of safety and care. She has extensive experience in coordination with community agencies such as Department of Health Care Services, Social Services, Probation, and in JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Residential Facilitates) certifications. Jaime Askew has been an owner, CEO, Program Director, and Clinical Director in cutting edge addiction treatment facilities and continues to have a passion for helping others achieve happiness, heal from their traumas, gain insight for growth, and fulfill their highest potential.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will meet clients where they are; we can work on immediate problem solving issues or deeper core issues from past dynamics. I will do a thorough assessment and give psychoeducation on patterns, family of origin issues, core beliefs, and thought patterns that may be obstacles that prevent people from achieving their goals or ultimate happiness. For clients who have had previous unpleasant outcomes in therapy where they feel that all the therapist did was "listen", this will be a different experience for people who really want help or change.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize an eclectic use of therapeutic techniques, depending on the needs of the individual. Each client will have a thorough assessment and an individualized plan discussed. I implement a variety of evidenced based services such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, as well as family systems, integral psychology framework, and holistic modalities. I am also a provider of Ketamine Assisted Therapy for people who may want to explore alternative methods for treatment resistant conditions such as OCD, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have extensive knowledge in the field of addiction and can assist others in understanding and addressing these issues, whether it be the individual who struggles with managing stressors free from substances or someone who is impacted by a partner or family member's use. I also specialize in trauma and helping others understand the ramifications of exposure to traumatic events and how to recover. I also recognize a pattern in the past few years that people are having unique struggles with anxiety, depression, isolation, and global worries and can assist people with setting healthy boundaries and regaining their sense of self and serenity.