Live the Life YOU Desire
With a team of highly-qualified, caring, and passionate professionals, we are here to SERVE you. Let us provide you with professional, dedicated, and experienced support to assist you in accomplishing your goal.
About A Desired Life Therapy and Counseling LLC
Our team specializes in immigration evaluations and support, alcohol/drug evaluations, and on-going treatment for trauma, depression, and anxiety.
This practice was started with the hope of helping each individual as well as families to live the life they desire. We are all facing unique challenges in our circumstances and my goal is to provide support and treatment necessary to assist you in achieving your dream of the life you desire.
Why Choose Me
Jamie L. Kaipust, MSW, LCSW, LIMHP
Jamie Kaipust is the Owner and CEO of A Desired Life Therapy and Counseling which she first established in 2012. She holds Bachelor's Degrees in Social Work and Spanish as well as a Master's Degree in Social Work. She maintains a License as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner, able to diagnose and treat any major mental health disorder, as well as a Certified Master Social Worker, seeing a systems approach to advocate for you and help you achieve your goal. She has nearly 20 years of experience serving the immigration population, having a unique understanding of the challenges immigrants and their families face. She is passionate about working with her clients to help them process their history, identify and understand their patterns, and teach them strategies to help them make changes to improve their quality of life.
Immigration
Ms. Kaipust has traveled and studied abroad, having a good understanding of unique circumstances and cultures that sets her apart as a uniquely qualified individual to understand you and advocate on your behalf. She is fluent in Spanish and has served the immigration population for more than 20 years. She has experience preparing documents for immigration matters such as I-601A Waivers and Cancelation of Removal for nearly 15 years and has testified in immigration court proceedings on several occasions.
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Ms. Kaipust provides evaluations that will assist in criminal court proceedings as well as identify the treatment that is right for you. She provides on-going outpatient therapy that not only encompasses relapse prevention planning but also assists in identifying the root cause of the alcohol and/or drug abuse in order to address any underlying trauma, poor decision-making patterns, etc.
Trauma/Depression/Anxiety
Ms. Kaipust evaluates and provides treatment for these symptoms and more. With her services, you will feel understood, seen, valued, and empowered.
Probation/Justice System/Court
Ms. Kaipust conducts Chemical Dependency Evaluations and Co-Occurring Evaluations for both adults and youth. These clients may be referred by probation, court, an attorney, or self. The goal is to assess one’s history in areas of: medical, work, education, alcohol, and drug, legal, social, and mental health, with additional information obtained by completion of SASSI questionnaire, ASAM criteria, and collection of collateral information in order to determine a professional recommendation and the correct course of treatment to assist the client in successfully resolving their legal problems if any, develop relapse prevention skills and strategies as well as address any underlying issues for which they may be abusing substances to cope or manage. Ongoing treatment by outpatient services is provided in both English and Spanish.
What I Do
Therapy Services
We offer a wide range of services to meet your personal needs
Immigration
Complete immigration evaluations to support I601-A hardship waivers for spouses as well as assist in cancelation of removal proceedings, asylum cases, etc. by providing exceptionally detailed and supportive documentation to advocate for the immigrant and their family members. Testify in immigration court proceedings as necessary.
Anxiety
Help the client normalize healthy anxiety while identifying triggers that increase or exacerbate their anxiety and make changes to choose healthier ways to manage and cope with their anxiety.
Evaluations for Alcohol and Drugs
Complete an evaluation in order to identify the underlying reasons for alcohol and drug use and to make a recommendation for treatment if necessary. Through treatment, the client will be guided to challenge and change harmful patterns, etc.
Depression
Help the client uncover the root cause of why they feel the way they do. Then transform their current issue and help the client move forward with a new set of more beneficial and positive beliefs.
Mental Health Disorders
Evaluate and assess symptoms, patterns, and history in order to rule out any disorders or better identify the disorder in order to determine the best course of treatment.
PTSD
Assist the client in identifying and processing their trauma history, provide psychoeducation to address any shame or guilt that may be lingering, and advocate for a healthy and safe environment and relationships to achieve optimal symptom relief.
Trauma
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. Processing one’s trauma history is however beneficial in order to process any unresolved thoughts and feelings, identify any maladaptive patterns of coping that cause challenges in the day-to-day, and gain awareness and insight to prevent future trauma without living in fear or worry.
How It Works
Evaluation and Counseling Process
Supporting you from the initial evaluation through on-going sessions in order to resolve any legal matters, improve your well-being, and achieve the life you desire to live.
1
Contact Us
Contact us by filling out the form or calling our direct line. Let us know the reason for seeking an appointment, who referred you, and what you are looking to accomplish.
2
Schedule
Schedule an appointment to participate in an initial evaluation process (interview) with the therapist.
3
Therapy Sessions
Schedule on-going therapy sessions in person or through telehealth.
Begin Your Journey
Connect with a therapist today and take the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling life!
