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Jacqueline Porras

Jacqueline Porras, LMHC

New York

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LMHC in New York - Stress and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Life purpose

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Porras is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Jacqueline also supports people facing communication problems, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and isolation or loneliness. She helps those thinking about life purpose, managing panic or mood disorders, and people navigating pregnancy and childbirth related concerns. Sessions may cover self-love, impulsivity, forgiveness, and social anxiety when those issues come up.

Her approach centers on respectful and sensitive dialog. Jacqueline adapts conversation and planning to each person’s situation. In practical terms that means talking through current problems, trying out different ways to respond, and agreeing on small steps to test what helps.

Clients can expect straightforward discussions about goals and options. Jacqueline aims to make sessions focused and usable for daily life. She offers services in English and Spanish and practices in New York.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription payment model is used for sessions and can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches fit with online work

Jacqueline bases her practice on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on addressing clear symptoms and everyday problems. Cognitive methods are used to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; these approaches are practical and often involve trying specific tasks between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also integrates trauma-informed practices to help people who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events. These approaches emphasize pacing, grounding strategies, and building coping tools so difficult memories feel more manageable over time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacqueline works collaboratively to decide which techniques suit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts methods as needed so work stays relevant to what matters now.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use those benefits to help clients practice new skills in everyday settings while keeping scheduling practical.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related concerns such as guilt, isolation, and communication problems.

How does she approach someone who feels stuck?

She uses respectful, sensitive dialog to identify practical steps. Conversations focus on current difficulties, testing small changes, and tracking what helps day to day.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices in New York.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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