Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC

Jacqueline Dougherty, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, has six years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She uses conversational, client-centered work and evidence-informed methods to address practical problems. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and honest feedback.

Jacqueline works with people who struggle with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, as well as addictions and ADHD. She also supports concerns around intimacy, eating issues, parenting stresses, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes work on attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, and body image.

Her approach draws from attachment-based therapy and client-centered therapy to create a respectful working relationship. Jacqueline also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) tools to teach coping skills and emotion regulation. Emotionally focused techniques are applied when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are central to the concern.

In sessions she aims to set concrete goals and build skills that people can use between meetings. Conversations usually include reviewing current stressors, practicing coping skills, and tracking progress. She adjusts pace and interventions based on each person’s responses.

Jacqueline notes experience with additional issues such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication problems, codependency, and commitment or control concerns. People looking for coaching-style guidance alongside therapy will find that integrated into her work when relevant.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow Florida LMHC practice standards. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.

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