Jacqueline Edwards , LPC

Jacqueline Edwards is a licensed professional counselor in Connecticut (LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor) who supports people working through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, and confidence concerns. She centers her work on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings a strengths-based perspective to help identify resources already present in a client's life.

Jacqueline emphasizes partnership and practical support, helping clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout the process. Her aim is to help clients build confidence, clarify goals, and develop skills to manage the issues that matter most to them.

Whether someone is seeking help for emotional distress, addictive patterns, or difficulties in relationships and motivation, Jacqueline approaches care with empathy, respect, and a focus on the client’s strengths. She is available to support clients as they move toward meaningful change and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jacqueline draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with client-centered principles, to tailor sessions to each person's needs. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and struggles with motivation. CBT works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect so that the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of change.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline works with each person to explore what methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. She aims to create a partnership where the client’s priorities shape the therapeutic path.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs and allow people to receive support from their own environment. For many clients, this flexibility helps sustain regular sessions and makes it simpler to practice skills between meetings.