Jackie McAllister
Hello, my name is Jackie. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I'm dedicated to supporting my clients navigate life challenges, experience emotional healing, and an improved quality of life. I believe in taking time to get to know you, and understand your world view and life experiences.
I have extensive experience assisting clients in managing and reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics.
I have extensive experience assisting clients in managing and reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. I also offer therapy in Spanish language. As you embark on your therapeutic journey, I welcome the opportunity to walk with you on your road to self-discovery and emotional healing.
First session
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, establish trust, and ensure that our therapeutic relationship feels like the right fit for your journey. We will explore the challenges that brought you here, my goal is for you to leave our first meeting feeling understood and hopeful about about your future.
Strengths
I provide therapeutic healing in an interactive and encouraging therapeutic environment. Together, we will explore your experiences and start identifying your core values to help you develop a clear, meaningful vision for your future. You can expect to feel heard, supported, and empowered from the very start.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-researched, evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, leading to improved coping mechanisms and a quicker path to managing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as teach practical skills that can be used in your daily life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides a structured therapeutic approach to teaching you practical skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is also to treat other mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy can help you learn empathy and unconditional positive regard for yourself and others. As your therapist I will support , guide, and structure your sessions to help you discover your own solution to the problems you are facing.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 121898