- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Porras is a licensed mental health counselor with three years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports clients who are coping with life changes and seeking clearer direction. Jacqueline speaks English and Spanish and works from New York.
Her style is direct and compassionate. She treats people with respect and sensitivity, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel steadier and more in control.
Jacqueline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, mood concerns, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional fallout of difficult life events. She also helps with relationship communication problems, feelings of emptiness or isolation, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love and purpose.
In the room she aims to empower clients to notice patterns and try small changes. She offers straightforward guidance, listening, and collaborative planning. The work often includes building coping skills, practicing new ways to communicate, and setting manageable goals.
People looking to begin therapy can expect a respectful, goal-focused approach that centers their priorities. Jacqueline emphasizes that seeking help takes courage and she aims to support people as they move toward greater stability and well-being.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Jacqueline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and panic through step-by-step strategies and paced exposure to feared situations. This approach is useful for reducing intense physical symptoms and building confidence. Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects by creating a safe pace for revisiting difficult memories and strengthening emotion regulation. This work aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve daily functioning after traumatic experiences. Finding the right method is part of the work together. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to choose or adapt techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the pace and focus as progress is made. If you want online options, please confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into a busy day, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, or reducing time spent commuting. It can also make it easier to check in during a break at work or to meet when energy is low. Licensed professionals can offer the same evidence-based approaches over distance when the format fits the person's preferences and life demands.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jacqueline focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus includes communication problems, loneliness, and women's issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and compassionate, with an emphasis on clear steps and skills people can use between meetings. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience helping people with mood concerns, panic, trauma, and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.