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Jacquelyn Johnson

Jacquelyn Johnson, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Compassionate, practical therapy for trauma and life change

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Focus on recovery

About Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn Johnson, LCPC, uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life shifts. She keeps sessions focused on practical steps and grounded conversation. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more in control.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotional regulation and distress-tolerance tools. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change or struggling with addiction-related choices.

Jacquelyn has worked as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland for 11 years. That experience includes supporting people who face grief, relationship strain, bipolar mood shifts, and postpartum depression. She also helps those coping with chronic pain, caregiving stress, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

In sessions she focuses on building self-love, clearer communication, and realistic plans for everyday life. She addresses shame and guilt directly and helps clients reconnect with purpose and meaningful goals. The work combines skill-building with supportive listening so people can try new habits between meetings.

People who want to start are invited to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. Language of service is English and international clients are not accepted.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Jacquelyn uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on each person's priorities and pace. That approach means conversations center on what matters most to the client and the therapist helps reflect and clarify those goals.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or problematic behaviors. CBT provides practical exercises and small experiments to try between sessions to change how daily life feels.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling more flexible and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or reduce the need to travel to an appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered techniques to remote sessions so people can practice skills and track progress between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jacquelyn help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and practical, using clear conversation and skill-building to address emotions and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of experience as a licensed clinician and has supported people facing first responder stress, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and postpartum concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and provides services from that state.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled for therapy?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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