Life's journey often presents challenges and obstacles that can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and trapped. Such fears and uncertainties can exacerbate mental health difficulties, affecting one's ability to navigate daily life effectively. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, Jacqueline creates a secure space for individuals to delve deep, pinpoint their goals and strengths, enhance self-awareness and self-compassion, and take constructive steps towards bettering their mental well-being. As a therapist, Jacqueline is dedicated to empowering individuals to harness coping mechanisms, fostering resilience and equipping them to address challenges and stressors beyond the therapeutic environment.
Jacqueline employs a trauma-informed approach encompassing EMDR, DBT, IFS, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, psychoeducation, and coping skills training to cater to a myriad of client concerns. Holding the belief that clients are the true experts of their own experiences, she tailors her therapeutic style and interventions to align with each client's unique needs.
Jacqueline has garnered experience working with adults aged 18 and over, addressing issues such as eating disorders, depression, PTSD/trauma, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, BPD, and general stress. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Lewis College and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bellevue University. As an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor, she offers individual counseling sessions both in person and through telehealth platforms. No matter where one might be in their personal journey, Jacqueline stands ready to assist them in channeling their innate power and making proactive strides towards healing and mental wellness.
Specialties, Therapy Approach, and Client Focus
Finding the right therapist is about both expertise and fit. Below are the concerns this therapist commonly supports, the therapy approaches they may use, and the client communities and life stages they have experience working with.
Therapy Approaches
Therapy is tailored to your goals, needs, and pace. Depending on what you are working through, this therapist may draw from approaches such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Behavioral Activation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Concerns I Help With
This therapist supports clients navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges such as:
neurofeedback
Client Focus
This therapist welcomes clients from a range of backgrounds, identities, and life stages, including:
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Codependency
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)