Jacqueline Berry-Jones
As a board-certified counselor with over 25 years of experience in social services, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s toughest challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship distress, or major life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard, valued, and understood. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University and utilize an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to your unique needs. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individual clients understand how their thoughts shape their world, and incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to discover practical, goal-oriented strategies for immediate relief and future growth. For couples seeking to rebuild their bond, I utilize the Gottman Method. This evidence-based approach is designed specifically for couples therapy, helping partners disarm conflicting communication, increase intimacy, deepen affection, and break through barriers of stagnation. I believe that healing, growth, and relationship repair are collaborative journeys. To accommodate your busy schedule, I offer convenient telehealth sessions throughout the week, as well as in-person sessions exclusively on Tuesdays. My office is located at 8918 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217. No matter how heavy your burden feels right now, you do not have to carry it alone. Over the past two and a half decades, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible power of human resilience when people are equipped with the right clinical tools, insights, and consistent clinical support.
I pride myself on being a flexible therapist; I adapt my style and techniques to fit your unique circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
Together, we will create a personalized plan designed to help you build healthier habits, uncover your inner strength, and move forward with clarity. Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it is a powerful investment in your future and your relationships.
First session
In our first session, we will focus on building a safe, nonjudgmental foundation for our work together. My priority is to ensure you feel heard and validated as we discuss your background, the challenges that led you to therapy, and your goals for the future. This initial conversation helps us create a personalized roadmap to ensure our sessions align with what you hope to achieve. We will also handle the necessary "housekeeping," such as explaining confidentiality, its legal limits, and the informed consent process so you fully understand your rights. I will conduct an initial assessment to gain a deeper understanding of your needs, which allows us to collaborate on a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. Above all, this session is about establishing the trust and rapport essential for a transformative therapeutic relationship.
Strengths
My practice focuses on couples therapy, women’s issues, anxiety, and depression. By specializing in these areas, I provide targeted, research-backed interventions tailored to your specific needs. Empathy and clear communication are the pillars of my approach. I strive to create a safe space where you feel genuinely understood, translating complex psychological concepts into practical, actionable insights. I pride myself on being a flexible therapist; I adapt my style and techniques to fit your unique circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. I also take a holistic view of mental health, looking at how your relationships and lifestyle impact your emotional well-being. This comprehensive perspective ensures that the changes we work toward are both deep and sustainable. With over 25 years of experience in social services, my clinical passion is rooted in a deep, burning desire to help people overcome life's most difficult hurdles. For women navigating major life transitions, identity shifts, or balancing overwhelming personal and professional demands, I offer dedicated support to help you reclaim your voice, establish healthy boundaries, and rediscover your inner strength. At the same time, my work with couples is equally vital; utilizing evidence-based strategies, I help partners disarm conflicting communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and break through long-standing barriers of stagnation. True healing requires looking at the whole picture of your life, which is why my practice is structured to fit your busy schedule. I offer convenient telehealth sessions throughout the week, as well as in-person sessions exclusively on Tuesdays at my office located at 8918 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX 78217. Let’s work together to create a more balanced, peaceful life.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are vibrant, dynamic women and young children who are navigating the complexities of growth and identity. The focus is on supporting young adults (ages 18–30) as they balance education, career ambitions, and the pursuit of their authentic selves. The aim is to provide mentorship and tools that help these trailblazers foster resilience and self-confidence while overcoming societal barriers. In addition to working with young adults, there is a commitment to nurturing children (ages 3–7). These formative years are a critical foundation for curiosity and self-worth. By providing an inspiring environment that celebrates creativity and cultural heritage, the groundwork is laid for a lifelong journey of personal growth. By empowering both young women and children, the goal is to create a ripple effect of joy and resilience that strengthens families and communities alike. This mission is centered on building lasting connections that celebrate the diverse narratives of every client served.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Individuals: When dealing with anxiety, depression, or complex women's issues, we use CBT as a powerful lens to examine the deep, interconnected relationship between your thoughts, your feelings, and your everyday behaviors. Often, when we are overwhelmed, our brains fall into automatic, highly critical, or spinning thought patterns—such as catastrophizing, perfectionism, or emotional reasoning—that keep us feeling completely stuck and exhausted. Together, we will work like detectives to gently identify these hidden cognitive distortions, map out exactly how they are triggering your emotional distress, and untangle them from your true identity. Instead of just talking about the problem, we will actively disrupt these looping mindsets by replacing them with healthier, more realistic, and objective perspectives. This structured approach empowers you with tangible, evidence-based tools to regain control over an overactive mind, significantly lowering stress levels and regulating intense emotions. By transforming the internal narrative that dictates how you view yourself and the world, you will build a solid foundation of mental resilience. Ultimately, CBT provides you with a lifetime toolkit to break free from cycles of self-doubt and emotional exhaustion, allowing you to show up for yourself and your life with renewed clarity and confidence.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for Action: While it is incredibly valuable to understand how your history shapes you, SFBT allows us to shift our primary focus away from rehashing past pain and redirect that energy heavily toward your present strengths and future possibilities. This approach honors your resilience, operating on the firm belief that you already possess unique internal resources, skills, and insights that can be harnessed for change. Together, we will pinpoint these existing strengths and systematically construct practical, actionable strategies that you can start implementing immediately outside of our sessions. Instead of getting bogged down in endless problem analysis, we focus on identifying what is already working in your life and building upon it. We will map out clear, measurable milestones and establish a vivid vision of what your preferred future looks like, breaking that vision down into manageable, daily steps. This forward-looking, goal-oriented methodology is specifically designed to provide immediate relief from overwhelming stress, anxiety, or life transitions, ensuring you achieve tangible, sustainable growth from day one. You will leave therapy equipped not just with a deeper understanding of your challenges, but with a highly personalized, proactive blueprint for living a more fulfilled and balanced life.
Gottman method
The Gottman Method for Couples: When working with relationships, our sessions are highly structured, research-backed, and evidence-based. We won't just sit in a room and rehash old arguments week after week; instead, we treat therapy as a collaborative workshop for your relationship. Drawing from decades of psychological data on what makes marriages succeed or fail, I will teach you and your partner concrete, actionable tools to actively disarm conflicting communication and replace criticism or defensiveness with productive dialogue. Together, we will focus on the foundational elements of your bond—rebuilding emotional intimacy, deepening your mutual affection, and restoring admiration that may have been eroded by stress or time. Whether your relationship is facing severe distress, navigating major life transitions, or feeling disconnected, this method provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to break through long-standing gridlock and perpetual conflict. You will leave sessions not just understanding why you fight but possessing the actual psychological tools required to navigate differences smoothly, foster shared meaning, and protect your partnership for the long term.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions8918 Tesoro Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217, Suite #200