- Trauma informed
- Mindfulness included
- Skill focused
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Switzer is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She has eight years as a practicing therapist and nearly two decades of broader work in mental health settings. Jacqueline draws on long experience in crisis work, shelter management, and both group and individual counseling.
Her background includes roles in group homes, case management, homeless shelter operations, and work with the New York State Department of Corrections. That range shaped a trauma-informed way of working and a practical focus on problem solving. She blends psychoeducation and mindfulness into sessions to help people build skills that matter day to day.
Jacqueline helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, and depression. She also addresses mood-related issues and life transitions that come with aging or chronic health challenges. Her approach aims to reduce immediate distress and increase coping tools for longer term challenges.
In sessions she uses clear explanations and hands-on strategies. Clients can expect concrete techniques, short-term goals, and discussion about how skills fit into everyday life. Jacqueline emphasizes collaboration and advocacy so people feel heard and guided toward practical steps.
She works in English and practices in New York as an LMHC. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details to ensure they match personal needs.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Many of Jacqueline's methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that teach people skills to manage symptoms and stress. One common approach she uses is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how past hurt affects current reactions and focuses on safety and pacing during treatment. This helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety or who have had difficult life events.She also emphasizes mindfulness and psychoeducation. Mindfulness practices help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them, which can ease panic and intense anxiety. Psychoeducation explains why symptoms happen and gives clear steps to try between sessions so learning continues outside the appointment time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals, symptoms, and preferences. Together they try strategies, adjust what doesn’t fit, and build a plan that feels manageable.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, reduces travel time, and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use different formats to make appointments easier to schedule and to support consistent progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar concerns, and depression, plus related mood and life-transition issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and solution focused, combining psychoeducation and mindfulness with clear, usable skills for everyday life.
How much experience does she bring?
She has eight years as a practicing therapist and almost two decades of wider mental health experience in roles like shelter management and crisis intervention.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.