- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Porras is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Jacqueline speaks English and Spanish and offers guidance for adults navigating early adulthood pressures and changes.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions focus on talking through immediate concerns and building skills to manage symptoms day to day. She pays attention to mood shifts, panic symptoms, and issues that make everyday life harder, such as isolation, impulsivity, and trouble communicating with others.
Jacqueline also supports people dealing with family-related strain, guilt, shame, and difficulties around forgiveness. She addresses women's issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and worries about life purpose and emptiness. When trauma is part of the picture, she works with clients to reduce distress and improve coping.
In session she adapts conversation and plans to the person's needs rather than using a single fixed method. That means practical strategies some weeks and more reflective work in others. She describes therapy as collaborative and aims to help clients develop clearer goals and small steps they can try between sessions.
People who choose her often want straightforward feedback, tools for anxiety and panic, and help managing big life changes. She can carry sessions in Spanish or English and practices in New York as an LMHC.
Approaches Jacqueline Uses and How Online Work Can Help
Jacqueline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and symptom relief. One common approach she applies is skill-based work for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps that reduce immediate symptoms and help with day-to-day functioning. Another common element is trauma-informed care that helps people process distressing experiences and build coping strategies to manage triggers and intrusive memories.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. Jacqueline will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current situation. That might mean starting with short-term tools for mood and panic, then shifting to deeper processing or communication skills as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, skip travel time, and check in from a quieter place between classes or shifts. Some formats use less bandwidth or do shorter check-ins when time is limited, so discussing practical needs during the first appointment helps set a workable plan.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, mood concerns, loneliness, and women's issues.
What is her style of therapy?
Her style is practical and conversational with a focus on skills people can use between sessions. She balances short-term symptom work with deeper reflection when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices there.
Can I see her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and 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 then schedule your first session.
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