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Jacqueline "Jackie" Dowgiallo, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi there! My name is Jackie Dowgiallo and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Specialist located in St. Petersburg, FL. I have over eight years of experience as a therapist, in non-profit and for-profit sectors as well as private practice. I earned my Master of Art’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Towson University in 2011. My experience includes working with individuals suffering with PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, eating disorders, career challenges, self-esteem/body image and personality disorders.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is a strong partnership that is the most important element for long term change. I follow a trauma informed care approach to treatment, providing unconditional positive regard, empathy, active listening to help build rapport and respect. I utilize several different therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution focused, Dialectical behavioral and trauma-focused therapeutic models to assist clients in accomplishing personal therapy goals. I also enjoy adding in a little humor to my sessions and developing creative and unique homework assignments to increase accountability and engagement in the therapeutic process.
I provide a non-judgmental, safe, relaxed and multicultural approach to therapy. I believe that with motivation and hard work, long term change is real. Taking the first step to pursuing therapy is not easy, so I look forward to assisting in your change process. You deserve to make your mental health a priority and I really look forward to walking by your side in your personal journey towards everlasting change.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH14348

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jacqueline "Jackie" Dowgiallo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Jackie has been an amazing therapist. She listens, is respectful and professional. She's been effective in helping me identify issues and get on the right track to living a wholehearted life.

Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline "Jackie" for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coaching

Awesome!! Great communicator and doesnt push for answers, they come out

Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline "Jackie" for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief