- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Mood disorder support
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Switzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years as a practicing therapist and a longer career in mental health work. She has worked in group homes, managed a homeless shelter, provided crisis management and intervention, and contracted with the New York State Department of Corrections. Jacqueline supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, and lists life purpose among her areas of focus.
She brings experience from those earlier roles into her therapy sessions. That background means she can help people navigate practical systems and advocate for needs when needed. Sessions use a trauma-informed stance and emphasize practical methods over jargon.
Her approach is solution focused and includes psychoeducation and mindfulness practices woven into conversations. Jacqueline aims to help clients identify small, manageable steps and to learn skills for everyday situations. She explains concepts plainly and checks in about what is useful in each meeting.
People who feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health may find the focus on life purpose helpful. Jacqueline talks through values, routines, and realistic options rather than promising a single outcome. She also addresses related concerns such as chronic illness, end-of-life questions, isolation, and caregiver stress.
Sessions are practical and direct, with attention to safety and clear next steps. Jacqueline’s prior roles in settings like shelters and corrections inform how she manages crisis moments and coordinates resources when clients need them.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Jacqueline uses solution-focused techniques that concentrate on specific, achievable goals. This approach helps when someone feels stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event by breaking problems into manageable steps and tracking progress.She also incorporates trauma-informed practices. That means sessions pay attention to safety, triggers, and how past events affect current behavior while avoiding retraumatizing methods. Mindfulness and psychoeducation are used alongside these approaches to teach skills for managing anxiety, mood swings, and stress in everyday life.
Picking the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the focus as needs change. The process is practical and goal-oriented rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss format and scheduling in the initial questionnaire and first appointment so sessions match daily routines and access needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression. Her profile also notes life purpose and related mood concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a solution-focused method with psychoeducation and mindfulness woven into sessions. The work centers on identifying practical steps and values, not on promises of a single outcome.
What is her experience background?
Jacqueline has eight years as a practicing therapist and many earlier roles in mental health, including group home work, shelter management, crisis intervention, and contract work for the New York State Department of Corrections.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in New York and practices from that state.
What languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.