Jamie Herman, MSW, LICSW, LADC

Mental Health Therapist - PV2 Bloomington

Jamie brings over a decade of experience in social services and the behavioral health field, drawing on a strong foundation as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Much of her career has focused on supporting adults with co‑occurring disorders across intensive outpatient, residential, and community‑based settings. Her Social Work background shapes a whole‑person perspective, allowing her to engage with clients in a way that honors the complexity of their lived experiences.

Jamie works to create a therapeutic environment where clients can show up as their full, authentic selves. She prioritizes safety, openness, and genuine connection, recognizing that vulnerability is often the doorway to meaningful healing. Her therapeutic style is eclectic and responsive, integrating strategies from:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Person‑Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution‑Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

She also incorporates Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a trauma‑focused modality that supports healing from a wide range of distressing or traumatic experiences.

Jamie is skilled in working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and ambiguous loss, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. Her goal is to meet clients where they are and help them move toward greater clarity, resilience, and emotional well‑being.

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Founded in 1972, Progress Valley is a Minneapolis-St. Paul area-based nonprofit provider of services for people with emotional and mental health challenges and/or substance use issues related to drugs or alcohol. Community members can find therapy and mental health counseling at our Bloomington Mental Health Clinic. Clients from all over Minnesota and the nation can find help with substance use challenges with us as well.

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