LCSW, 19 years of experience
I’m Jackie a licensed therapist dedicated to supporting adults through life’s challenges and transitions. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship difficulties, and major life changes, helping them understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and impact their daily lives. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s unique needs, providing a safe and supportive space to explore experiences and develop practical coping strategies. My goal in therapy is to help clients develop tools and strategies that promote lasting change, resilience, and self-confidence. Together, we work toward understanding challenges, setting achievable goals, and creating a plan to support growth and well-being. Whether you’re managing day-to-day stress, working through a life transition, or seeking to improve relationships and emotional health, I aim to provide guidance, support, and practical skills to help you feel more balanced, empowered, and confident in your life.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. I’ll hear about what brought you to therapy, how it’s impacting your life, and what changes you’d like to see. It’s also an opportunity for you to learn about me and share what you need from therapy. Together, we’ll create a plan and set the foundation for future sessions.
I provide telehealth therapy for adults in New Jersey and New York seeking growth and healing after challenging childhood experiences, including parental alcoholism or emotionally immature parents. What sets my approach apart is a combination of compassion, client-centered support, and a touch of humor—I strive to truly hear you while creating a safe, collaborative space
I work with adults in recovery, those struggling with self-esteem or identity issues, and individuals who grew up with a parent or sibling with addiction and are ready to make changes in their lives. I support clients who feel stuck or uncertain about how to move forward, providing a safe, collaborative space to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and IPT, I help clients build practical skills, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop strategies to create meaningful, lasting change in themselves and their lives.
I have completed continuing education training through the Beck Institute, a leader in CBT, and I continue to integrate these skills into my work with clients. CBT helps us look at how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and gives us practical strategies to break unhelpful patterns. Together, we focus on building tools that you can use in your daily life to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I have completed DBT training through Psychwire and use these skills with clients across a variety of diagnoses. DBT helps us focus on building skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I integrate DBT strategies into our work together to help clients manage difficult emotions, navigate challenging relationships, and make meaningful changes in their daily lives.
I am a certified Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) therapist. IPT can be especially helpful for individuals navigating loss, life transitions, or changes in important relationships. Together, we focus on understanding how your relationships and social context impact your mood, and we work on strategies to improve communication, manage emotions, and strengthen connections that support your well-being.
I use psychoeducation to help clients understand their mental health, including symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment options. By providing clear information and practical strategies, psychoeducation empowers clients to make informed decisions, better understand their experiences, and apply skills in daily life. It’s an important part of therapy that helps build insight, reduce uncertainty, and support long-term progress.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches to support clients in managing life’s challenges and creating meaningful change. Trained in CBT through the Beck Institute and DBT via Psychwire, I help clients build practical skills in thought management, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. As a certified IPT therapist, I support clients navigating loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges, while psychoeducation helps them understand their mental health and treatment options. My approach is trauma-informed, incorporating IFS and other techniques to promote safety, resilience, and lasting growth.