- Practical coping skills
- English and Spanish
- Collaborative care
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Porras is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. She offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to make early sessions feel straightforward and steady. Her work centers on practical steps people can take right away to feel a bit more in control.
Jacqueline listens for what feels most pressing and then shapes conversations to meet each person’s needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that add up over time. She pays attention to how past experiences and current habits affect day-to-day coping.
Clients can expect a compassionate, down-to-earth style. Jacqueline emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every interaction. She encourages self-compassion and helps people rebuild confidence after setbacks.
Her experience includes supporting people through trauma and abuse, life transitions, and mood concerns. Jacqueline also addresses challenges like loneliness, communication problems, guilt, and finding purpose. She will work alongside clients to identify practical skills for managing panic and sudden anxiety when they arise.
Jacqueline speaks English and Spanish, and she describes therapy as a collaborative process. She invites people who are ready to try a different approach to their stress and emotional pain to take the next step toward change.
Approaches that help with anxiety and panic
Jacqueline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day coping. One common approach focuses on identifying thought patterns that fuel anxiety and practicing different ways of thinking and responding. This helps people notice triggers and test out new behaviors in real situations.Another typical approach emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation, such as breathing, grounding, and short behavioral strategies to manage panic when it starts. These tools are practical and meant to be used in moments of high stress to regain a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time and encourages trying methods step by step to see what helps most.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also offer flexible scheduling to support people during life transitions or periods of heightened anxiety.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacqueline help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and abuse, and related problems like low self-esteem and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a respectful, down-to-earth approach that focuses on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions emphasize compassion and rebuilding confidence through small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician supporting people with anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC, and she practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Do you need to confirm session formats before booking?
Yes. The profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.