- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 20 years of clinical experience. She has a background in business administration and a master of science in counseling psychology with a focus on cross-cultural issues. Jacqueline works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and stress.
Her experience includes long-term work with diverse communities and people who have faced trauma or emotional abuse. She also has a history helping people with parenting, career stress, and challenges that come with major life changes. Young adult issues are listed among her focus areas, so she is familiar with pressures around early career, identity, and leaving home.
Jacqueline’s sessions are interactive. She uses clear conversation and practical steps rather than clinical labels. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of how she works. Clients can expect discussions that look at thoughts, behaviors, motivation, and short-term goals.
She aims to be respectful and sensitive to each person’s background, including cultural and immigration-related concerns. Jacqueline also notes experience supporting people with ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, compassion fatigue, and issues tied to prejudice and discrimination.
Outside therapy skills, Jacqueline’s training in counseling psychology informs her cross-cultural perspective. Her business degree gives her comfort talking about money and career stress in practical terms. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Jacqueline uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT typically involves learning specific skills and trying them between sessions to change how problems feel and function.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and strengthen their personal reasons for change. This approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means setting clear, practical goals together and adjusting methods as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Many people find remote sessions helpful for balancing work, study, and early adult responsibilities, while still working on relationships, career decisions, and coping skills.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, stress, and other life changes, including young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses an interactive style that focuses on clear conversation, practical steps, and short-term goals rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with diverse communities and people who have faced trauma or emotional abuse.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Does she run sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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