Hi! I am Jackie Maffett. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of California, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and have been in professional practice for almost 10 years. I have worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, community mental health centers, and schools. I have worked with a diverse range of clients including adults, teens, children, families, and couples. I consider myself an integrative therapist, meaning that I pull from different theoretical orientations based on my clients’ particular needs. I most often use cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help clients change intrusive thought patterns and develop healthy behaviors. I also use a psychodynamic focus to help my clients develop insight into the origin of their presenting problems. I am a solution-focused therapist and aim to foster practical change in my clients’ lives. I value my clients’ strengths and try to assist them in discovering those natural abilities to help bring about desired change. Finally, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance of creating a safe, trusting, and judgment-free space for my clients and I work to establish a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship in which feedback is welcomed.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I will use the time to answer any questions you have about the therapeutic process and my experience and/or approach. The majority of the time will be spent on me getting to know you better. We will discuss what brought you to therapy as well as what you hope to get out of the experience. All of this information will help us to identify your goals and a plan for our time together.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am compassionate, open-minded, and warm. I am a critical thinker. While focused on creating a safe space and establishing good rapport with my clients, I also help them see things from another perspective and offer insights to challenge them. I see the value of levity and not being afraid to find humor in situations you might not expect to find them.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with clients in early to mid adulthood who are experiencing dissatisfaction in life or a sense of feeling stuck. I love working with clients who are insightful and introspective. I have a lot of experience helping clients who are experiencing stress at work or in their relationships. I enjoy working with young women around issues related to self-esteem, sense of sense, and boundary setting.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice because I believe that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are interrelated and can sometimes become skewed or unhealthy. According to CBT, psychological problems are often based, in part, on faulty ways of thinking and on learned patterns of unhelpful behavior. Using CBT strategies, I help clients experiencing psychological problems to learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving symptoms and allowing them to become more effective in their lives. Using CBT strategies, I help clients learn to recognize distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. We will work together to identify problematic core beliefs or how you view yourself and the world. CBT treatment also usually involves efforts to change behavioral patterns, such as improving relaxation and mindfulness, role playing to prepare for challenging social interactions, and increasing goal-oriented actions.
Psychodynamic
I also use a psychodynamic framework in my practice because I am a big believer in the impact our early experiences can have on our emotional well-being. By using psychodynamic strategies, I encourage clients to explore their past and acknowledge and express any negative or contradictory feelings and to help improve the patient’s understanding of their own interpersonal experiences and relationships. This includes helping the patient understand how repressed emotions from the past affect current decision-making, behavior, and relationships. I work together with clients to help them learn to analyze and resolve their current difficulties and change their behavior in current relationships through exploration and analysis of earlier experiences and emotions.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is a the core of what matters most to me as a therapist - in that I create a safe, trusting relationship with my clients to help them express emotions, explore behaviors, and make change in their lives. I use a supportive psychotherapeutic approach to provide empathy, encouragement, and validation during challenging life circumstances. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help clients work through present and immediate concerns, including relationship issues, family conflicts, or work-related stress. Strategies used might include: problem-solving, reframing, and psychoeducation.