Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
How Jacqueline works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with two decades of clinical experience. She brings a calm, direct manner to sessions and focuses on practical ways to help people manage strong emotions and relationship struggles. Her style is warm and interactive, and she aims to make therapy approachable for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Jacqueline earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a marketing concentration from San Francisco State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a focus on cross cultural issues from California State University, East Bay.
Background and approach
That background informs her attention to cultural context and real-life stressors. She has spent many years working with people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, and other life changes. In sessions she avoids stigmatizing labels and looks for concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a single formula. Jacqueline often blends cognitive-behavioral ideas, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to set achievable goals. Common areas Jacqueline helps with include grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life transitions.
She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, communication problems, immigration stress, and workplace or financial worries. Her approach is collaborative and grounded. She helps people identify small changes that lead to clearer thinking and better daily routines.
Jacqueline encourages clients to notice progress and to build habits that make life feel more manageable.
What Jacqueline works with
Everything Jacqueline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jacqueline's practice.
- 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.
How Jacqueline’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Jacqueline uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and day-to-day stress because they focus on practical steps and measurable progress.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build internal motivation for change. That style is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes, and it pairs well with goal-focused planning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline discusses goals and preferences at the start and adjusts methods based on what works for each person. She tailors the mix of CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to match needs and pace.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and real-time skills practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between meetings or use shorter exchanges when a full session won’t fit the schedule.
These options give flexibility while keeping the work focused on clear goals and practical changes that can be tried right away.
Questions people ask about Jacqueline
What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline address?
She focuses on a wide range of issues including relationship struggles, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, stress, anxiety, trauma and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and practical. Jacqueline aims to build achievable goals and offers straightforward steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of experience and holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a focus in cross cultural issues, plus a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Where is she licensed and located?
Jacqueline is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote work.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.