- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationships, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Jacquelyn works directly with individuals to help them understand what drives their reactions and to develop clearer ways of responding.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical exercises to address problems people bring. Sessions often include looking at day-to-day patterns, practicing new skills, and planning steps that fit the client’s life. She draws on approaches that target thinking, emotional regulation, motivation, and the therapeutic relationship.
Jacquelyn also helps with issues that appear alongside mental health concerns. These include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment questions, substance use concerns, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. She pays attention to how these factors shape moods, behavior, and relationships.
Her work with addiction and first responder issues is informed by years of clinical practice. She also offers support around postpartum depression, grief, and finding life purpose after major change. The focus is on practical coping skills and clearer communication.
When anger is part of the problem, sessions look at triggers, bodily signs, and ways to respond that reduce harm. People who feel stuck by guilt or shame can expect direct, skill-based tools to move forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set goals and priorities.
How Jacquelyn uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a working relationship where the client’s goals guide the work; the therapist listens, reflects, and helps clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful cycles, useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills to reduce reactive behaviors and improve interpersonal effectiveness.Jacquelyn treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and daily life, and adjust strategies as progress is made. This helps keep sessions practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, making it easier to attend from different locations, and allowing quicker check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter appointments when appropriate, and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while juggling work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She addresses anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical skill-building drawn from CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with individuals on mood, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC in Maryland and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.