- Trauma informed approach
- Solution focused strategies
- Psychoeducation and mindfulness
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Switzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years as a practicing therapist and a longer history in mental health work. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression among the concerns she addresses. Jacqueline combines prior roles in crisis management, shelter oversight, and case work with her counseling practice.
Her early career included group home care, case management, and running a homeless shelter. She has experience as a contractor for the New York State Department of Corrections and has provided both group and individual counseling. Those roles shaped how she approaches practical problems and client advocacy.
In session she uses a trauma-informed outlook alongside solution-focused strategies. Psychoeducation and mindfulness are woven into her approach to help people understand symptoms and practice new skills. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to safety and practical coping skills.
Jacqueline works with a broad range of concerns beyond anxiety and mood issues, including chronic health-related distress, loneliness, end-of-life and hospice counseling, first responder stress, and relationship patterns such as codependency. She also notes experience with topics related to alternative sexual cultures and issues that arise from violence and abuse.
Clients can expect a counselor who draws on a mix of crisis work and therapeutic practice to address day-to-day problems. Jacqueline is based in New York and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats through the intake process.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jacqueline uses evidence-based techniques in practical ways that translate to remote sessions. A trauma-informed approach means she pays attention to past harm and current safety while helping people recognize triggers and grounding strategies. Solution-focused work concentrates on clear, achievable steps people can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve functioning.Psychoeducation and mindfulness are also part of her work online. Psychoeducation involves explaining how symptoms and moods work so clients can make informed choices. Mindfulness teaches short exercises to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, useful for anxiety and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jacqueline will work with each person to match techniques to goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and needs change. Clients shape the pace and focus of sessions together with the therapist.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow work with a licensed professional without extra travel time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression as primary concerns, plus related areas such as chronic illness, loneliness, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends trauma-informed perspective with solution-focused work, alongside psychoeducation and mindfulness practices to teach skills and reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been a practicing therapist for eight years and has additional years of earlier mental health work in crisis roles and shelter management.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices out of New York; sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
International clients are not currently accepted; reach out through the platform to confirm options if you have questions.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the intake flow.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.