- Stress and anxiety
- Client-centered methods
- Trauma-informed care
About Jacquelyn
Dr. Jacquelyn Mentor is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Jacquelyn draws on lived experience alongside her professional training. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in psychology and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her background includes long-term work with people facing domestic violence, child abuse, developmental disabilities, parenting struggles, widowhood and crisis situations.
In sessions she listens without judgment and focuses on practical help. She offers psychoeducation and concrete resources that clients can use between meetings. Conversations are kept calm and professional, and she aims for clear, respectful communication about goals and next steps.
Her clinical work uses client-centered and cognitive approaches, plus solution-focused and trauma-oriented techniques. That means sessions often mix exploring current difficulties, identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and trying small, achievable changes to reduce distress.
People looking for support with grief, caregiving stress, relationship difficulties or major life transitions may find her style straightforward and resource-minded. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can follow the platform steps to begin the matching process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Mentor commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches when working with people. Client-centered work focuses on listening, clarifying concerns, and helping people identify their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and helps people try small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns.She also uses solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques to address immediate problems and past events that continue to cause distress. Solution-focused steps concentrate on setting practical, short-term goals and testing small changes that can reduce daily stress. Trauma-focused work targets responses that follow traumatic experiences and supports gradual processing and coping skills.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then adjust methods as needed. That lets sessions respond to changing needs rather than following a fixed plan.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around studies, work, or caregiving because meetings can often be scheduled without travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid being on camera if they prefer. Ask about session length and format during the matching steps to find a setup that fits everyday life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive and solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused work. Sessions aim to identify patterns, provide education, and try practical steps to reduce problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in mental health settings with people facing domestic violence, child abuse, developmental disabilities, bereavement, and crisis situations.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can she work with people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking; the profile does not list specific session formats. Use the platform steps to see what is available.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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