Jamie Haidinger, LICSW, LCSW

Jamie Haidinger is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through major life changes and distress. She brings a calm, nurturing presence and listens carefully to each person’s story before helping identify the next steps. Jamie focuses on practical work that helps people feel steadier and more able to move forward.

She has a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a Certificate of Clinical Gerontology from Boston College. Jamie has long experience in medical and rehabilitation settings, including acute hospitals, nursing homes, and community rehab centers. That background shaped her ability to respond to grief, serious illness, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns.

In sessions Jamie uses straightforward, person-focused methods. She blends acceptance-based and cognitive tools with emotionally focused conversation to address anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and stress. She also supports people facing addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, career questions, and the upheaval of transitions like retirement or divorce.

Her style is warm and gentle. Jamie aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace they can handle. Together she and the person set small, achievable goals and practical steps to ease distress and build more satisfying daily routines.

Jamie works in New Hampshire and draws on past hospital and hospice work when medical or caregiving issues are involved. People often seek her help for grief, chronic health challenges, communication problems, and rebuilding after separation or loss.

How these approaches guide online care

Jamie draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to shape online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and direction, which can help with grief, self-esteem, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy complements these by identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical changes for mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jamie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in day-to-day life rather than assuming one fixed path.

Confirm session options before booking so you know how she currently meets with people. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let conversations continue between major life events, helping people practice skills in real situations and bring those experiences back into session for discussion.