Jacqueline Lizarazo

Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Lizarazo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who centers her practice on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, she combines a client-focused attitude with practical tools to support change and symptom relief. Jacqueline emphasizes that clients bring expertise about their own lives and works collaboratively to build on strengths while introducing structured techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Her work also covers grief and loss alongside a broad range of related challenges including relationship and communication problems, codependency, body image, chronic illness and pain, substance concerns, and end-of-life issues. Jacqueline describes a direct style that may include challenging homework and exploration of difficult memories when appropriate, always guided by respect and a goal of meaningful growth.

She aims to balance supportive listening with targeted interventions drawn from approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Combining practical approaches with convenient online care

Jacqueline uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems through structured exercises and real-world practice. She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' experiences and goals guide the pace and focus of work, promoting insight and self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. Jacqueline works with each client to explore what resonates, adjusting techniques to match their needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than prescribing a single method from the start. This helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable as progress unfolds.

Online therapy expands access to these approaches through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in skill-building, homework review, and reflective conversations from different settings and schedules, supporting consistent progress while fitting therapy into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression, along with related issues such as codependency, communication problems, body image, chronic pain and illness, and substance concerns.

What therapeutic approach does she use?

Her practice emphasizes client-centered care and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to tailor treatment to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with clients across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses IL LCSW 149.027337 and FL LCSW SW22893 and is based in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone get started with therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida, Illinois

Languages

English