Jacqueline Smith, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Jacqueline Smith

Focus areas

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Christian Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jacqueline Smith

Hi there, I'm Jacqueline! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and my approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I believe healing begins in a safe, supportive environment where you will feel heard, respected, and empowered. My focus Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional pain on your own. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. If you’re ready to explore meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, I invite you to contact me and take the first step. My approach I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively identify the most effective path forward. CBT helps you understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors. I will support you in developing practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts. My communication style I work from a family systems and psychodynamic lens, recognizing how early experiences, relationships, and systemic stressors can shape emotional well-being and coping patterns across the lifespan.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Suicidal Tendencies

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

The Chicago School at Los Angeles., PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1386194900

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What practice does Jacqueline Smith work with?

Jacqueline Smith works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jacqueline Smith?

Jacqueline Smith frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jacqueline Smith on their profile.