I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the state of California, with extensive experience in working with clients from varying backgrounds, ages and life experiences. I received by Masters in Social Work from CSUF. I was born and raised in Southern California where I currently live with my family. I have spent the past 6.5 years practicing medical social work where I have been providing counseling with a focus on grief and adjustment with terminally ill patients. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families, with an emphasis on interpersonal/relationship conflict, adjustment, coping and loss; my treatment approach is kind, caring and solution focused. I believe strongly in the benefits of therapy and look forward to working together to accomplish your goals. I aim to help you build the skills necessary to change your life in positive ways. Seeking therapy can be hard and making this first step is scary, I want you to feel safe and seen as we work together to build your best life.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 81103
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One of my favorite counselors. She really listened to my concerns. Offered me a lot of techniques and good information... and checks in a lot, which really makes me feel like she truly cares for me. Thank you, Jacquelyn!
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Jacquelyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties