About

Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with six years of professional experience. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and attention-related difficulties. Her practice also addresses attachment and relational patterns, abandonment, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.

Her clinical approach draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Jacqueline emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to the specific needs presented in each case. She integrates skill-building with relational exploration to respond to the concerns named by the individual.

Jacqueline recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and aims to meet people where they are. She focuses on creating a collaborative process that aligns therapeutic tools with the goals named in the initial work together.
Location:
Florida, United States
Years Experience:
6
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: FL LMHC MH16753
  • NPI Number: 1992266928
  • License: LMHC (Florida)

Teletherapy approaches and what to expect



Jacqueline uses a blend of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in remote sessions. Client-Centered work prioritizes the individual’s perspective and pacing while maintaining an empathic, collaborative stance. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and applying practical strategies to test and change them. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore relational patterns and the emotional bonds that shape current difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is brought in when there is uncertainty about change, helping to clarify values and support movement toward chosen goals. These approaches are presented in accessible language and adapted to the issues brought into sessions.

Jacqueline conducts sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The structure is collaborative: she tailors dialogue and treatment plans to the needs and preferences identified together during the initial conversations.

What is Jacqueline's clinical background and areas of focus?

She has six years of professional experience and works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career issues, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many additional relational and attachment concerns.

What credentials and license does she hold?

Jacqueline is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with the Florida license FL LMHC MH16753.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.

Where is Jacqueline based?

She is licensed and located in Florida.

How can I meet with her for therapy?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her services?

Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.