Business Details
Your Therapist in San Diego for Lasting Personal Growth
I am a dedicated mental health professional with over 25 years of experience in the field, specializing in individual and couples therapy. My practice is built on principles of empathy, self-awareness, and collaboration, helping clients develop sustainable coping strategies for life and relationship challenges. With a background spanning psychiatric hospitals, community clinics, and private practice, I bring a wealth of experience to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns and achieve meaningful growth. I utilize evidence-based practices informed by attachment theory, mindfulness, and interpersonal neurobiology.Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, I work with diverse populations across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Telehealth sessions provide flexible access to care while maintaining confidentiality through HIPAA-compliant platforms. My practice integrates insights from extensive professional collaborations and ongoing engagement with contemporary psychoanalytic research. I prioritize client autonomy, adjusting therapeutic interventions to individual pacing while fostering emotional safety. With credentials from Evernorth Behavioral Health and MHN, I offer both in-network and out-of-network billing options to improve accessibility to mental health services.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical experience in mental health therapy
- Our practice integrates evidence-based approaches with personalized care
- We prioritize creating safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environments
- Our telehealth sessions maintain full confidentiality through HIPAA-compliant platforms
- We work with diverse populations across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy provides a confidential space to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges. Clients develop self-awareness and coping strategies through collaborative exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns. The therapeutic process emphasizes safety, pacing, and practical skill-building for lasting personal growth.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, trust, and emotional connection between partners. The collaborative approach addresses conflict patterns, boundary setting, and shared goal development while promoting mutual understanding and interdependence in relationships.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth sessions offer convenient access to therapy through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person sessions while providing flexibility for clients facing logistical challenges or preferring remote care options.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to address excessive worry, panic symptoms, and stress-related concerns. The approach focuses on developing practical coping mechanisms and understanding the root causes of anxiety patterns.
Depression Treatment
Depression treatment addresses persistent sadness, motivation challenges, and negative thought patterns through evidence-based interventions. The therapeutic process emphasizes identifying contributing factors, developing coping strategies, and fostering gradual behavioral activation for improved emotional well-being.
People
Jacqueline Smith MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience in mental health, specializing in individual and couples therapy. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, with expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship dynamics.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples therapy, and telehealth sessions for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
I am credentialed with Evernorth Behavioral Health and MHN. For out-of-network plans, I provide superbills for potential reimbursement.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients who prefer remote therapy options or face logistical challenges.
What is your therapeutic approach?
My approach combines empathy, self-awareness, and evidence-based practices from attachment theory, mindfulness, and interpersonal neurobiology.
How do you handle payment?
Payment options include check, cash, or Zelle transfers. Superbills are available for insurance reimbursement when applicable.
Reviews (1)
Danielle S.
Jan 22, 2009
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I can't encourage you enough to see Jackie Smith. She is a miracle worker, really. If you are hesitant to go to therapy, scared to have to delve into your inner depths of darkness...she is a brilliant light of hope. She is calm, sensitive, personable and makes you feel safe. I was so lucky to have found someone I trust with my problems. Who helps me work through them, and has also given me many tips on success in relationships and in life. I love this lady, she is awesome!
