
Jewel Kristine (Kristy) Hemmele
Licensed Professional Counselor (309) 676-2400
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As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate counseling experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach centers on helping clients navigate emotional struggles with empathy, understanding, and faith-based sensitivity.
I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief, and self-esteem challenges. My therapeutic work focuses on helping individuals overcome isolation, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transition difficulties. I’m particularly committed to supporting those experiencing guilt, shame, and challenges related to personal purpose and communication.
My practice offers a supportive environment for individuals seeking guidance through difficult emotional landscapes, with a deep respect for personal faith and individual journeys. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop resilience, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I provide thoughtful, personalized support tailored to each individual’s unique needs and spiritual perspective. My goal is to walk alongside clients as they rediscover their strength, rebuild confidence, and create meaningful pathways forward.
Payment Options
Insurance Options
- Aetna
- BlueCross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Curative
- GEHA
- Optum
- Oscar
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
- UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Orientation & Focus
Modalities
Languages Spoken
Specialties
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Conditions Treated
- Adoption & Foster Care
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Commitment Issues
- Communication Problems
- Coping Skills
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief & Loss
- Guilt & Shame
- Isolation & Loneliness
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Sexuality & Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma & PTSD
Treatment Options
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Locations
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