- Client-centered listening
- Practical homework
- Mindfulness skills
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Lizarazo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of practice. She offers straightforward, empathetic care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. Jacqueline speaks plainly and meets clients where they are in the moment. She emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and focuses on building practical skills alongside emotional work.
Jacqueline blends several psychological approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening stance and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness techniques to teach emotion regulation and present-moment skills.
Her practice includes work on adoption and foster care concerns as one of many focus areas. Jacqueline also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, relationship and communication problems, substance concerns, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters. In sessions she may offer homework and practical exercises to support progress between meetings.
Jacqueline describes a direct style that sometimes challenges clients because she sees growth as an active process. She aims to balance honest feedback with empathy, helping people build confidence and coping tools. Parents or caregivers reading this can expect plain language, clear goals, and an emphasis on usable skills.
To begin, Jacqueline asks people to reflect on what they want to change and to be ready to talk about recent events and past patterns. She encourages commitment to the work and supports clients through the ups and downs of healing.
How Jacqueline Uses Practical Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist focuses on understanding each client’s story and building a respectful working relationship to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect; sessions teach simple tools to test negative thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a shared task. Jacqueline will talk with clients about their goals and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. The process emphasizes collaboration and practical steps rather than labels.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It can also let people practice skills between sessions in everyday settings. Ask about the available session arrangements so you can pick the option that fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care issues plus relationship and health-related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and supportive. She listens closely, gives honest feedback, and assigns practical homework to help skills stick between sessions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and uses multiple approaches to match each person’s needs.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure listed as IL LCSW and FL LCSW, based in Illinois.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
How are therapy sessions delivered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.