about Jacqueline
(she/her/hers)
You may be curious to know where I got my degree and what types of therapy I offer. I promise, I’ll get to that.
First I want to tell you why I enjoy working with professionals and students in their 20s and 30s and what I find meaningful about the work.
Like many of my clients, I’m a millennial. Especially in places like NYC it’s no secret that young professionals exist in a high-stress culture. I’ve navigated schools and jobs on the extreme end of that spectrum, while learning to accept myself.
Therapy is about your story, not mine. But what I do want you to know is that I get how painful and exhausting that kind of existence can be, because I’ve been there. From my personal and professional experiences, I’ve seen that self-acceptance and healing from trauma are very possible. It takes time, and it’s not a linear journey, but it’s worth the work!
I’ve also learned that the stereotype of lazy, entitled, self-obsessed millennials could not be further from the truth. We face different challenges than our parents did. We work really hard, and we don’t always feel deserving or satisfied with ourselves—let alone self-obsessed or entitled.
PRACTICE AREAS
Most of my clients come in for help with anxiety and/or trauma. In general it’s also common for clients to seek therapy initially because of anxiety; however, as our sessions progress, they uncover that their anxiety is rooted in past experiences and traumas. Because I’m trained in anxiety AND trauma treatments, I work with folks wanting help with either or both.
That doesn’t mean anxiety and trauma are the only issues I treat. People do lead complex lives, and in my work, I often see:
low self-esteem, depression, perfectionism, health challenges, grief, concerns about self esteem or body image, issues in relationships (family or dating/partner), people pleasing, or stressful life transitions.
I also welcome working with all kinds of minds, including neurodivergent folks and unconventional thinkers. While clients in their 20s and 30s face overlapping challenges, my caseload is incredibly diverse, reflecting a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. I embrace and affirm what makes each client unique, honoring their individuality in our work together.
MY APPROACH
I’m an integrative therapist, which means I pull from different modalities and theories depending on the client. In my field, some treatment approaches mainly focus on skills-building, while others emphasize the client going deeper and expanding their insight. I trained intentionally in multiple modalities because I believe growing both skills AND self-knowledge are important, especially for anxiety and trauma therapy, and that one size cannot fit all.
Sessions are conversational and collaborative, potentially with concrete skills and education woven in. I’m engaged and warm, while also direct and modern in my approach.
As a trauma therapist with a social work background, I help clients to explore and process the impact of childhood and other life experiences, as well as systems and sociopolitical forces.
I’m definitely a nerd, especially when to comes to my work. I usually end up doing much more continuing education than my license requires, and I love it.
My credentials and favorite modalities are below, but keep this in mind: I consider you to be the best expert on you, and only you can change you. And that is a good thing! The best, most meaningful therapeutic outcomes are co-created, and I’m excited to support you.
I could go on, but really, the best way to gauge compatibility with any therapist is to start talking. Click here to contact me and we’ll schedule some time to chat.
Credentials & Modalities
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of arts in Psychology
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Social Work
NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker #086681*
Postgraduate trainings & Modalities:
Psychodynamic therapy increasingly informs my thinking and approach, as a foundation. I’ve taken classes in Modern Psychoanalysis and completed a One Year Certificate in Psychodynamic Therapy. I’m currently taking an additional class on eclectic psychodynamic practice. I find it dovetails really well with EMDR, which is my favorite trauma treatment.
I am a big fan of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and have taken ACT trainings for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and people pleasing. I’ve also had multiple Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) trainings. This includes a postgraduate certificate, fundamental coursework, and additional CBT trainings focusing on anxiety, mindfulness skills, and exposure techniques (ERP).
I have nearly 12 years of postgraduate experience, including 3 years in clinical management roles just before starting my practice.
As mentioned above, my approach is integrative. I really appreciate how practical therapies like ACT and CBT help clients to grow new skills and improve coping with day to day challenges, behaviorally. At the same time, I crave depth in my work and in my own learning as a clinician. Psychodynamic theory and trauma-informed therapies help clients to explore and address past traumas and other forces at the root of their challenges, and to know themselves better in general. I have a special interest in neurodiversity issues and am always working on expanding my knowledge through seminars and independent learning.
*I am based in New York City but have out-of-state telehealth registration in FL (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/) and can accept clients located in either state.