- depression support
- grief counseling
- guilt and shame
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Martin is a Florida LMHC with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, relationship concerns, trauma and grief, and helps people cope with major life changes.
She works with adults who are dealing with isolation, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and communication difficulties. Jacqueline pays attention to guilt and shame as part of larger emotional patterns. Her practice includes support for women facing role strain and life transitions.
In sessions she listens to the concrete details of what happened and what still feels raw. Jacqueline helps people sort through feelings, name patterns, and develop practical coping steps. Conversations are aimed at clearer thinking and steadier day-to-day routines.
Her background spans two decades of in-person clinical work in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience informs how she balances emotional processing with problem-focused work. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
Jacqueline uses a collaborative style; she and the person in therapy set goals together and check progress over time. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and any stressors that affect functioning. Practical skills and communication strategies are offered alongside deeper processing of past events.
People who bring guilt or shame can expect focused attention on those feelings without moralizing. Sessions aim to make those feelings easier to understand and manage while also addressing related problems like low mood, grief, or strained relationships.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Jacqueline draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage mood symptoms and process difficult events. One approach focuses on processing past traumatic experiences in a gradual, structured way so memories feel less overwhelming and day-to-day functioning improves. Another approach emphasizes skills for mood and coping - teaching breathing, activity planning, and step-by-step behavioral changes to reduce low mood and increase steadier routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their current needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let someone meet from a quieter place, use less bandwidth, or choose a format that feels less intrusive when working through sensitive topics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, workplace issues, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the feeling, trace how it affects daily life, and practice concrete steps to respond differently. The focus is on understanding and manageable coping strategies rather than judgment.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in Florida settings. That background shapes a balance of emotional processing and practical skill-building.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida. The credential listed is LMHC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.