- Attachment-based
- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays is a Tennessee-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and related life changes. Jackie writes plainly with adults who want practical help moving forward. She works from the view that each person knows their story best and brings strengths to change.
In sessions she helps people clarify what matters and set small, doable steps. Jackie uses conversation and exercises to reduce worry, manage moods, and address habits that get in the way. She also supports people facing grief, trauma, caregiving strain, and shifts like divorce or blended household challenges.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally focused work when relationships are involved. That means she pays attention to patterns in how people connect, to thoughts that keep problems going, and to feelings beneath behavior.
Clients can expect straightforward feedback, focused goals, and skills they can practice between meetings. Jackie often prioritizes what will make everyday routines easier, like sleep, stress management, or coping with impulsive urges.
People who reach out are usually looking for clear steps and steady support during change. She encourages short-term goals and longer work when needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching form and schedule a first session through the platform.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how people form bonds and how those patterns affect current relationships. It can help with trust issues, loyalty conflicts, and reconnecting after separation or change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and the client’s own goals; the therapist follows the client’s lead and reflects what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies thoughts and habits that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them, useful for anxiety, low mood, and impulsive behaviors. Choosing an approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that seem to fit. That may mean mixing listening-based work with practical CBT exercises or using emotionally focused tools where relationship patterns matter. Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients practice new skills in their normal routines and bring real-life examples to sessions. The therapist and client review progress together and adjust the approach as needs change.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma, and related life changes including blended family concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices client-centered listening with practical skills from attachment work, CBT, and emotionally focused methods. Sessions focus on clear steps and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She holds 20 years of professional experience as a Tennessee LCSW.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW and works from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.