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Jacqueline Childress

Therapist · Georgia

Jacqueline Childress

LPC

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

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  • Trauma and recovery
  • Self-esteem and motivation
  • Career and life transitions

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Childress is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and struggles with intimacy or motivation. Her work also supports those dealing with career questions, grief, parenting stress, and life transitions.

Jacqueline starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying strengths they already have. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and partners with them to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps that people can use between meetings to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

Her background includes long experience working with trauma and related concerns. Jacqueline also addresses issues such as ADHD, mood disorders, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. She often helps people sort out relationship challenges, attachment questions, and the impact of prejudice or multicultural stressors.

Clients can expect a straightforward, supportive style that aims to increase clarity and momentum. Jacqueline uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns and try new behaviors. She encourages curious reflection, small experiments, and steady progress toward the goals each client sets.

Jacqueline practices in Georgia and works in English. She believes taking the first step toward change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower people throughout that process.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issues

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online sessions

Jacqueline works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common method emphasizes identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small behavior changes to shift those patterns. This helps with anxiety, depression, motivation, and relationship habits. Another commonly used approach focuses on processing traumatic memories and building skills to manage strong emotions so daily life feels more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline listens to the client’s current struggles, goals, and preferences and then recommends options. She adjusts methods over time based on what is helping and what feels workable for the person in front of her.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fewer travel demands, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and the ability to keep momentum when life is busy. Some formats let sessions be shorter check-ins while others support longer, in-depth work; confirm which formats this therapist offers when you schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with people experiencing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, and career-related questions among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is supportive and practical. She listens, highlights strengths, and helps clients set small, achievable steps toward their goals.

How long has she practiced?

She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related roles.

What credentials and location information are provided?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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