- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Family of origin work
About Jacquetta
Jacquetta Mcghie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship or family concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she also accepts international clients.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods that put the person in control of goals and pace. She adapts the level of direction to what each person prefers, offering more structure when needed and less when a gentler pace fits better.
Jacquetta also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety. She uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and building distress tolerance. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are added when useful to increase awareness and strengthen commitment to change.
In sessions she talks through how feelings show up in relationships and daily life. She helps people unpack complicated emotions tied to family of origin, adoption or foster care, fatherhood, and blended family issues. She also addresses challenges linked to addiction, chronic illness, ADHD, and grief.
Her work often focuses on practical steps - learning new ways to respond, practicing skills between sessions, and tracking small changes over time. The aim is clearer thinking about choices and more manageable reactions, not quick fixes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jacquetta uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's goals and preferences. This approach means sessions begin by listening, then working together to set clear objectives and decide how to proceed. It helps with identifying what matters most and building a plan that fits everyday life.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT emphasizes practical exercises and experiments to test new ways of thinking and behaving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used to manage intense emotions and improve distress tolerance, which can be useful for people who experience sudden surges of anger or difficulty calming down.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will evaluate needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques to try. Clients can expect to review what is working and adjust methods as sessions progress.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where stress and anger arise, which many find helpful when trying new behaviors.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting, career issues, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and adaptable; she gives more direction when someone wants it and steps back when less is needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and age groups in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.