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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Jacqueline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 3 years of clinical experience, Jacqueline McGowan helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She works with issues related to LGBT identity, grief, intimacy, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. Jacqueline also focuses on jealousy, obsessions and compulsions, personality differences, non-monogamous relationships, prejudice and discrimination, and sexual assault and abuse.
Jacqueline uses client-centered work as a foundation. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas when they fit a person's goals. She also draws on emotionally-focused approaches and mindfulness practices to support present-moment awareness and clearer emotional communication.
In sessions she prioritizes the client’s priorities and practical steps. Conversations often include identifying specific goals, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and learning coping skills. She checks in on how strategies feel and adjusts them as needed.
Jacqueline describes therapy as collaborative. She helps people name what they want to change and builds small, manageable plans to get there. Sessions mix talking, skill practice, and reflection to make daily life easier to handle.
Her background in social work informs a focus on strengths and practical problem solving. People can expect straightforward discussion about coping strategies, problem areas, and steps to reduce distress over time.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client brings. It helps people feel heard and guides the work around their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for intense emotional reactions and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first and adjust them based on progress, goals, and personal preferences. The aim is to match techniques to what the client needs in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a schedule, shorten travel, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Some approaches translate well to remote work because they rely on short skills practice, worksheets, and focused conversation rather than lengthy assessments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns, plus topics like grief, parenting, intimacy, and LGBT issues.
What therapy styles does she use?
Her work includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in New Jersey with NY LCSW and NJ LCSW noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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