About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rider University. She has experience working with adolescents, and adults individually and in a group setting with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, crisis intervention, as well as DBT skill building. Jackie is passionate about working with adolescents struggling with self- esteem, anxiety and depression, as well as men and women in the perinatal/ postpartum period. Jackie also works with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, relationship issues, gender and sexuality exploration, and dealing with overall life stressors. Her approach to treatment includes person- centered, compassion, and understanding. Jackie strives to offer a safe space to allow comfortability for client’s to be vulnerable that can include starting at client’s pace and finding similar interests to assist with building rapport. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness based skills. Jackie also has specialized training in Perinatal Mood Disorders with Postpartum Support International and continues to educate further into this population.