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Jacqueline Adams

Compassionate, practical therapy for lasting change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Adams is a Pennsylvania-licensed counselor (LPC) who draws on a practical, evidence-informed approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and other complex concerns.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience, she combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and attachment-informed perspectives to craft treatment plans that reflect each person’s values and goals. Jacqueline emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and interventions to fit individual circumstances.

Her work also addresses parenting challenges, addictions, grief, eating and body image issues, and matters related to identity and intimacy, including aspects of alternative sex culture. Jacqueline supports clients through family-of-origin and blended family dynamics, communication and commitment struggles, codependency, and recovery from domestic violence or separation.

She aims to empower people to take meaningful steps toward a more fulfilling life by collaborating on goals and offering practical strategies grounded in proven therapeutic methods.

Approach-Focused Online Care

Jacqueline draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing stress and anxiety, while Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offers tools for clarifying values and learning to live with difficult emotions rather than avoiding them. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and safety in connections, which can be useful for work on relationship, family, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Jacqueline works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews options, adapts interventions over time, and partners with clients to monitor progress and adjust plans as challenges evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to engage in therapy from wherever a person is located within Pennsylvania and to fit sessions into daily life while still working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jacqueline commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, eating and depression among other concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and attachment-informed methods, offering practical strategies along with compassionate support.
What level of experience does she bring?
Jacqueline has six years of professional clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania with licence number PA LPC PC014006.
Which languages are available for sessions and can she see international clients?
Sessions are available in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer online?
Jacqueline provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefEating disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English