- Client-centered work
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Johnson is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward, talk-based therapy to help people name what feels wrong and make practical changes. Sessions focus on things like improving communication, reducing isolation, and building more reliable ways to manage strong emotions. She also addresses issues that come from systemic pressures, such as prejudice and discrimination.
Her practice includes work around addiction and substance use, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and first responder challenges. She helps people who are dealing with postpartum depression, attachment concerns, and questions about life purpose. Many clients come to her when routine supports feel overwhelmed or unavailable.
Jacquelyn draws on a mix of client-centered methods and skills-based approaches. That means time is spent both listening to what matters to the person and teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving. Expect an approach that alternates between talking through feelings and practicing new strategies between sessions.
People who want clear tools alongside listening will find this useful. To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first session. She works in Maryland and provides services in English only.
Approaches and what online sessions involve
Jacquelyn commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work focuses on active listening and helping people clarify what matters to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when strong feelings get in the way of daily life. These approaches are useful for anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and addiction-related goals because they combine listening with concrete practice.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. The first sessions are used to identify the problems, set goals, and try methods that fit the person's preferences and needs. The therapist will check in and adjust techniques based on how things are going.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a student schedule, a first job, or caregiving responsibilities because it reduces travel and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt session pacing and homework to match everyday routines, helping skills learned in sessions carry into daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, anger, bipolar concerns, self-esteem, relationship strain, and life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with skills-based methods like CBT and DBT, plus motivational interviewing to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of adult concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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