- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in California. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and works with people facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. Jacqueline writes plainly and meets clients where they are when problems feel overwhelming.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from San Francisco State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a focus on cross cultural issues from Cal State East Bay.
Background and approach
Jacqueline has spent many years supporting people through crises and traumatic events and has worked extensively with adolescents and young adults. Her counseling style is warm and interactive. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon, and she adapts conversation and plans to each person's situation. Jacqueline uses ideas from cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients set goals and notice progress. She often helps people reframe stressful thoughts, build coping strategies, and identify small changes that add up.
People who want straightforward guidance, gentle challenge, and an emphasis on daily habits tend to fit well with her way of working. Jacqueline encourages clients to notice what brings small moments of joy while they tackle larger life changes.
What Jacqueline works with
Everything Jacqueline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jacqueline helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jacqueline lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jacqueline draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify personal goals and strengthen motivation for change by exploring values and small next steps. Solution-focused techniques concentrate on concrete, short-term goals and practical steps so people can see progress faster and apply what works more often.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust techniques as progress is made. She emphasizes clear communication so clients know why a given strategy is suggested and how it ties to their goals.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow real-time conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing prompts between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Jacqueline
What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline address?
She works with many issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress-related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and practical steps. She avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors conversation to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with diverse people and has supported those facing crises, trauma, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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