- client-centered approach
- practical coping tools
- focus on relationships
About Jacquelyn
Dr. Jacquelyn Mentor helps people who are juggling big life changes and heavy stress. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Many who come to her want support with anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career questions, or recovery from trauma and loss.
She holds a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology and also has a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her credential is LMHC, which means she is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She brings more than two decades of clinical experience to sessions and draws on that background when offering guidance.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and learn new skills. She uses client-centered methods that emphasize the person's own goals, along with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused work is used when people want concrete plans and quick progress on specific problems.
Her history includes work with domestic violence, child abuse, developmental disabilities, workplace conflict, caregiver stress, and trauma recovery. She also has personal experience with loss and serious illness, which informs a compassionate, steady approach when grief or major life shifts are part of the story.
In sessions she aims to be warm and straightforward, offering resources and practical tools. People who prefer a therapist who listens, validates, and then helps build doable steps often find her style a good match.
She holds a Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology and also has a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her credential is LMHC, which means she is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She brings more than two decades of clinical experience to sessions and draws on that background when offering guidance.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and learn new skills. She uses client-centered methods that emphasize the person's own goals, along with cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused work is used when people want concrete plans and quick progress on specific problems.
Her history includes work with domestic violence, child abuse, developmental disabilities, workplace conflict, caregiver stress, and trauma recovery. She also has personal experience with loss and serious illness, which informs a compassionate, steady approach when grief or major life shifts are part of the story.
In sessions she aims to be warm and straightforward, offering resources and practical tools. People who prefer a therapist who listens, validates, and then helps build doable steps often find her style a good match.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's priorities. It helps when someone needs a steady, supportive presence and wants to set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Solution-focused therapy centers on small, concrete steps and short-term goals that build momentum for change.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about the client's needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest options to try. That process is collaborative, and she will adjust methods based on what helps most in practice.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as session delivery options are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, whether someone needs a shorter check-in, a meeting outside normal commute times, or a way to see a therapist without traveling. Many people appreciate that remote work reduces time spent getting to appointments and can help sustain regular weekly sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career matters.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends a client-centered style with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques, offering listening, practical tools, and goal-oriented planning.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 23 years of experience working in clinical settings with issues such as domestic violence, developmental disabilities, caregiver stress, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed for the clinician?
She is an LMHC and practices in Florida; the biography lists licensure as a Florida LMHC and notes supervisory credentials.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.