About Us
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.
