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Jacqueline Dougherty

Jacqueline Dougherty

LMHC · Florida

Compassionate practical therapy for life changes

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  • Attachment-informed
  • Goal oriented
  • Trauma aware

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor who focuses on practical, person-centered support. She draws on a range of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem. Jacqueline works from Florida and speaks English.

She meets people where they are and shapes conversations to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on real problems like coping with life changes, motivation, relationship and intimacy concerns, and grief. She also supports people facing addiction, ADHD-related struggles, and issues tied to caregiving or chronic illness.

Jacqueline uses techniques from attachment-based work to look at how relationships affect feelings and behavior. She combines client-centered listening with strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy round out her toolbox for managing intense emotions and improving connection.

Her approach is straightforward. Jacqueline listens with respect and compassion. Then she and the client set clear, achievable goals and pick practical steps to reach them.

Over six years of experience inform her bedside manner and problem-solving. She encourages anyone feeling stuck to take the next step and start a conversation about what matters most to them.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy

Jacqueline uses attachment-informed approaches to look at how relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior. This helps when anxiety, grief, abandonment concerns, or attachment issues affect everyday life. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for personal concerns and priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is another core tool she uses. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and habit change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors plans and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

This profile does not list the specific session formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Others find remote sessions helpful when they want to pace work on emotions and skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment work and CBT to an online setting to focus on real problems and practical steps.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Jacqueline help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, and caregiving stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens closely, then uses collaborative goal-setting and specific strategies to address problems.

What experience does she bring?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in this biography. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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