Works with
How Jacquelyn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Johnson is a Maryland-based therapist who uses a client-centered approach alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction. Jacquelyn blends listening with clear steps people can try between sessions.
She has eleven years of experience as a clinician and holds an MD and LCPC. Jacquelyn keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She helps people develop coping skills, notice unhelpful thinking, and try new behaviors that fit their life.
Background and approach
Her work also addresses trauma, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Many clients come with concerns about caregiving strain, chronic illness, or isolation. She also supports people facing prejudice, shame, or challenges around forgiveness.
Jacquelyn draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming and on Motivational Interviewing when people want to change habits such as alcohol or drug use. She emphasizes small, doable steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes. People can expect practical strategies for communication problems, relationship strain, and managing strong feelings.
Jacquelyn aims to create a respectful, hopeful space where clients can try new ways of coping and rebuild a sense of purpose.
What Jacquelyn works with
Everything Jacquelyn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jacquelyn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jacquelyn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jacquelyn uses client-centered therapy to make sure each session begins with the client's priorities. That means listening first, asking what matters most, and shaping goals around real-life needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacquelyn will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The aim is practical change rather than strict adherence to one method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for full-session conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you want a quieter check-in. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Jacquelyn
What concerns does Jacquelyn commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with hands-on skills from CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help people change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jacquelyn has eleven years of experience working with a range of challenges and life stages.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.