LMHC

Jacqueline Dougherty, LMHC

Experience6 years
LocationFlorida
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Dougherty is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who combines evidence-based therapies with a respectful, compassionate stance.

Background and approach

She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-focused work to address concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD while also attending to issues of self-esteem, motivation, and life transitions. Jacqueline emphasizes tailoring treatment to each person's situation and priorities, shaping sessions around individual strengths and goals.

With six years of clinical experience, she has supported people navigating relationship and intimacy-related challenges, parenting stress, caregiver burnout, substance-related concerns, body image and eating issues, and control or communication difficulties. Jacqueline also works with clients facing complex, co-occurring struggles such as chronic illness, codependency, and recovery from abandonment or foster care experiences.

She encourages the first step toward help and seeks to create an atmosphere of sensitivity and respect as a foundation for collaborative progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jacqueline often integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based work to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early relational experiences shape current reactions, helping clients improve intimacy, communication, and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jacqueline collaborates with each client to determine what fits best. She begins by learning about a person’s history, goals, and preferences, then adapts techniques and pacing so treatment feels relevant and manageable. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions and refine the plan as needs evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care while accommodating work, family, or mobility constraints, and they allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic limits within the therapist's practice area.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style blends client-centered warmth with structured techniques from CBT and other modalities to help clients set goals and develop practical skills.

What is her professional experience?

She has six years of professional clinical experience supporting people through relationship concerns, trauma recovery, motivation and confidence-building, among other challenges.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the designation FL LMHC MH16753.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English