Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 21 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Mood Disorders and 10 more.

Jami Akins

(she/her)

LCSW, 7 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Humorous
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hello! My name is Jami, and I am a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Therapist. I practice in both Michigan and Florida. I have over seven years of experience supporting individuals as they build healthier coping skills and work towards creating meaningful change in their lives. In my spare time I practice yoga and paint with watercolors, and these practices have helped me further develop a capacity to go with the flow.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

During our first appointment, I will work on getting a basic history and using clinical screeners to help determine our best course of action in developing your treatment plan. I want to get to know you and your treatment goals so that I can help you let go of painful habits that are no longer working for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I understand the pain that can come from feeling out of control in your life, and my goal is to help you be in charge of yourself again. I bring a Mindful approach to sessions to meet you where you are and give you space to feel, while looking for spaces to create change. I bring a flexibility to our sessions because I know that life is not this or that, it is both-and.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

If you are an individual struggling to manage your emotions, navigate interpersonal problems, or tolerate upsetting emotions, then please reach out to me for a consultation. Ultimately, I respect that each person is the expert in their own life and I will provide the roadmap of skills to use to help you work towards your goals. I am looking forward to working with you should you choose me as your therapist.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Grief

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you better understand and manage overwhelming emotions, cope with stress in healthy ways, and build stronger relationships. Together, we'll develop practical skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress without making things worse, improve communication, and respond more effectively to life's challenges. DBT is especially helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, anxiety, trauma, or relationship difficulties.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD and many anxiety disorders, to help you break free from the cycle of fear and avoidance. Together, we'll create a personalized plan to gradually face situations, thoughts, or sensations that trigger anxiety while resisting the urge to engage in compulsions or avoidance. Over time, you'll build confidence, reduce anxiety, and learn that you can tolerate uncertainty without letting fear control your life. ERP is always completed at a pace that feels collaborative, supportive, and manageable.

, 5 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 23, 2026

She is very easy to talk to, very understanding and empathetic to ones stories. Very encouraging and helpful. Very happy to have her as my therapist!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Jami

July 9, 2026

Jami was very warm, inviting, and supportive, while focusing on being structured and allowing me to talk open and freely. I am excited for our journey together!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Jami