Humans are social animals, and no one is an island. We all want support sometimes – to vent feelings, to weigh options, to gather new ideas, to improve relationships, to feel healthier & more fully alive.

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Jamie Martindale

I use a blend of humanistic, cognitive, insight, and life coaching traditions. Clients are in charge of setting the agenda we work on. My job as counselor is to provide a safe space, with active listening, emotional support, skill building in communication, and fresh ideas. Ideally, we are always working ourselves out of a job – giving a respite and a boost when you need it most, until you no longer need it.

My Background

Psychology undergraduate degree, and a Master’s degree (USA)
3 years paraprofessional training & practice in crisis intervention counseling (USA)
Certification in alcohol and drug abuse studies (ICAADA)
2 years of professional practice in addictions counseling & marital counseling (USA); training with Indy Gestalt Institute
4 years of corporate wellness consulting work (stress management, depression awareness, fitness & nutrition, self-care, etc.)
Presenter at 3 national wellness conferences,
20+ years of psychology teaching at university and high school levels internationally (USA, Latvia, Thailand, Czechia), working with teens
1+ year of current practice in Prague, affiliated with INEO therapy group and training with Gottman Institute
Personal work in meditation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, support groups

Areas of Private Practice

Marriage counseling, or relationship struggles
Working with teenagers on adjustment issues, or with parents of teens
Addictions work, including assessment, treatment plans, ongoing support
Depression and a variety of other mood disorders (mild to moderate)
Anxiety and stress reactions, conflict management
Culture shock, expat adaptation, educational issues

Public Presentations

All of the following topics are available on short notice, or custom topics can be arranged with shared planning further in advance:

Beginner or Advanced Stress Management
Intro or Advanced Communication Skills for Relationships
Healthy Emotions & Depression Awareness
Creative Thinking Strategies & Problem-Solving
Better Sleep & Deep Relaxation
Memory Improvement
Research-based Study Skills
Who We Are: Individual & Group Identity, with Social Norms
Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Goal-Setting
Cognitive Biases & Critical Thinking
Addictive & Compulsive Behaviors – Essential Information
Gender Differences – Science Behind the Sexes

Costs for an hour workshop are billed at the same rate as for counseling.

Discounted or pro-bono sessions are available for schools & not-for-profit groups

Terms & Costs

Standard rate for counseling is 1500 CZK per hour ($60 USD).
If a second counselor or therapist is involved for joint marital sessions, the standard rate is typically 2000 CZK, with agreement of co-counselor.
Free initial consultations are available to see if the fit is good.
Sliding scale rates are sometimes available if the schedule allows, for those with financial hardships.
Since sessions require blocking out of available time, and booking office space & materials in advance, late cancellation of a confirmed session is charged at half the normal rate (750 CZK / 30 USD); late cancellation means less than 48 hours notice in advance, unless a medical emergency is involved.
Payment is expected within the same week of services, through QR code, bank transfer, or PayPal, or Revolut, or cash.
The most common pattern is to have weekly sessions, although some clients prefer to meet more often or less often. Weekly sessions are simply more convenient to schedule for most people, and allow some time to integrate ideas and skills into life circumstances before meeting again.
Online, evening and weekend sessions are also available.