Jacquelyn Johnson

Insightful, skills-based therapy for life changes

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn Johnson, MD, LCPC, centers her work in cognitive behavioral approaches while integrating client-centered and dialectical strategies to address a broad range of concerns. With 11 years of clinical experience, she draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

Her style emphasizes clear, goal-oriented collaboration that helps people develop coping skills and make meaningful changes in daily life. In sessions she pays attention to emotional safety and to the patterns that maintain distress, while also addressing issues such as grief, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and self-esteem.

Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, attachment and communication problems, and substance-related concerns. Jacquelyn also works with concerns related to postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, and struggles with isolation and life purpose.

Based in Maryland, she combines motivational interviewing techniques with client-centered listening to support each person’s priorities and pace. Her approach aims to restore practical functioning and strengthen self-compassion so clients can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jacquelyn often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skill changes; CBT is useful for problems like anxiety, depression, and managing mood swings. She also incorporates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions and goals through a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on goals and what proves most helpful in sessions. This collaborative stance lets clients shape the focus and pace of therapy.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexible access to care from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions, try brief check-ins between appointments, and maintain continuity during life transitions or busy periods. Combined with skills-based approaches, virtual work can support practical progress and consistent practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus many related concerns.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Her practice draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.

How much experience does this therapist have?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns and applying evidence-informed techniques.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

She holds the credentials MD and LCPC with license number MD LCPC LC11349 and practices in Maryland.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services to clients within the indicated region.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English