Jacqueline Hornickell
I am currently working as an LCSW providing readjustment counseling services to Veterans, their spouses, and families. Throughout my education and current work I can make an impact on my clients by helping them learn the tools they need to move forward in a more positive manner with regard to mental health.
I have taken that modality and re-imagined its use for reconnecting with a Veteran client's inner soldier to process and address unresolved military traumas that have resulted in significant PTSD and current life stressors.
My goal is to give my clients the tools they need to have the most optimal outcome.
First session
In the first session I will spend time getting to know my client, their concerns regarding mental health and developing rapport so they feel comfortable. I want my clients to be a crucial part of their treatment planning to increase focus on self-confidence and sense of purpose. Being an integral part of treatment has been shown to increase work done and more positive outcomes.
Strengths
I have done a lot of work with the Emotion-Focused Therapy and reconnecting with a client's inner child to address unresolved trauma. I have taken that modality and re-imagined its use for reconnecting with a Veteran client's inner soldier to process and address unresolved military traumas that have resulted in significant PTSD and current life stressors. These reconnections significantly have decreased PTSD, anxiety and depression for many of my clients.
Ideal clients
Throughout my career as a social worker/therapist I have worked with a wide variety of clients. I have worked with children as young as 5 years old up to adults aged 75 years. I have also worked with a variety of mental health disorders including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and Military Sexual Trauma. I am looking to work with any client and their support system who have the goal of learning healthy coping skills to replace those that are maladaptive and moving forward in their current life.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I use Trauma-Focused CBT in my current practice to assist clients who have experienced trauma from military service, physical and sexual abuse, violence and/or grief. Trauma-Focused CBT has been very effective in reducing PTSD symptoms along with anxiety, depression and behavioral problems for many of my clients. I also do a lot of work based in Ecosystems Theory because much of what my clients experience on a daily basis is centered around the environment they are in and the support systems in those environments.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT in my current practice to assist clients with identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors as well as to improve mental health and coping skills
Gottman method
I utilize Gottman method in my current practice as I currently treat couples. Gottman method places focus on improving communication and relationships. Following the work of Drs John and Julie Gottman has allowed me to improve communication between my couples clients to allow them to create a positive bond and communication.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my current practice to help clients learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their personal values. ACT allows my clients to understand that what they have experienced is not their fault and gives them tools needed to move forward from their trauma.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing, which is a a collaborative, empathetic counseling approach designed to help individuals find their own motivation and commitment to change. This treatment modality allows my clients to have a greater say in what they want to work on while allowing them to see the need for change in order to manage their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense SW135776