LCSW, 19 years of experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania, with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and over 19 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s most difficult moments. My practice is grounded in the belief that healing is a journey—and that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to be seen, heard, and supported along the way. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, ADHD, stress, grief, anger management, and life transitions. I am deeply committed to helping clients feel empowered as they explore their unique challenges and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, tailored to meet each person where they are. Whether you're seeking tools to manage day-to-day stress or processing more complex emotional pain, I aim to walk alongside you with compassion, clinical insight, and respect for your lived experience.
In our first session, we will get to know each other, and I will listen closely to your story and the experiences that led you to seek therapy. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable talking about your emotions and experiences, setting the foundation for us to create meaningful goals for your treatment in future sessions.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds, each bringing their own unique stories and strengths to the therapeutic process. Clients often share that they appreciate my relatability, compassion, and insight. At the same time, I bring a direct and honest approach to our sessions, offering gentle but meaningful challenges when needed to support growth and encourage movement beyond one’s comfort zone. My life experiences, paired with my professional background, allow me to connect with clients on a deeper, more authentic level. I strive to create a warm, collaborative environment where you can feel safe exploring your challenges and building the tools needed to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Many of my clients have come to me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or alone, sometimes unsure of what’s happening within them or how to begin their healing journey. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore these feelings, gain insight into their root causes, and work toward positive, lasting change. I know that facing mental health challenges can often feel isolating and scary, but I’m here to help you identify the tools and strategies that can help you regain a sense of control, hope, and peace. Whether you’re dealing with past trauma, current emotional struggles, or just aren’t sure why you feel the way you do, I’m here to guide and support you as you make meaningful steps toward healing. Together, we will work toward breaking through barriers, managing difficult emotions, and finding a clearer path forward. If you’re ready to explore ways to create change in your life, I invite you to reach out and begin the process of rediscovering your strength and resilience.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 19, 2025
Jackie has been an incredible support for me. Her light-hearted and humorous approach has made it very easy to open up to her about some very difficult topics. She doesn't just nod her head and agree, she challenges me to think in ways I haven't before, so that I can see another perspective. She is constantly recommending tools and other sources of information so I can continue to learn and grow in-between our sessions.
April 26, 2025
Jackie is down to earth and honest about everything. It is like talking to a friend who has your best interests at heart and will walk you through understanding and processing life as it happens. Jackie is relatable and offers practical guidance and resources that make sense. I look forward to each session because I know that I will always take something away from it to apply to life. Jackie has empowered me to be the best version of myself.
April 17, 2025
She's the best
I have been using CBT for many years as a way to help individuals challenge and reframing their thoughts while gaining insight to the unhelpful thought patterns they experience. This technique has helped individuals address both anxiety and depression symptoms through learning about how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. These skills also help manage stress and impact moods.
DBT is a balance between the concepts of acceptance and change, utilizing concrete skills in mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. DBT has been shown to be highly effective in reducing symptoms such as suicidal and self-harm behaviors and improving quality of life which is what makes it such a valuable treatment method.
I meet all individuals from a trauma informed perspective as everyone's life experiences are uniquely their own and therefore need to be understood in order to provide effective treatment.