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Jamison Cole

Jamison Cole, LCSW

Therapist · Alaska · 20+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW focused on practical support

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At a glance

Listed location
Alaska
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Alaska)
LCSW · No. CSWS568
License (Arizona)
LCSW · No. LCSW-20016
NPI
1851498554

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  • Client-centered care
  • Practical tools
  • Respectful approach

About Jamison

Jamison Cole is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades in the behavioral health field and licenses in Alaska and Arizona. She brings long-term experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. Jamison speaks plainly and focuses on listening first to understand each person's situation.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Jamison aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping goals achievable and clear.

Her background includes many years working across clinical settings and private practice. That experience informs how she structures sessions, balances support with problem-solving, and adapts methods to fit real life. Jamison has worked with people facing abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic pain or illness, and relationship breakups among other challenges.

In therapy she draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused methods, and solution-focused planning. These tools help with symptoms, communication problems, coping skills, and building routines that reduce stress.

Jamison encourages those who feel stuck to take the next step. She guides people through the start of therapy by explaining what to expect and helping set realistic short-term goals. If you are ready to begin, she asks that you complete the site matching steps to schedule an initial session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Alaska, Arizona

Languages

English

How Jamison’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and respected; it helps with motivation, decision making, and clarity about next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with strong reactions and relationship problems.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Jamison works with clients to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. She explains options and partners with people to choose strategies that fit their needs and day-to-day life.

If you plan to pursue online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they use worksheets, skill practice, and conversation rather than lengthy in-person exercises. Licensed professionals can adapt tools so clients continue progress even when meeting remotely.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jamison work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression, plus related topics like abandonment and aging concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Jamison uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on listening first and then building steps clients can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has over 20 years in the behavioral health field and more than 8 years as a private provider, bringing both clinical and practice experience to sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska and Arizona and practices from Alaska.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with Jamison?

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

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