Therapist profile
Jacqueline Hayes, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Family and Parenting
Continue with JacquelineAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Mood and relationship
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Hayes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addiction-related struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and life changes. Sessions are held in English and international clients are accepted.
Jacqueline helps people talk through parenting strains and family conflict in clear, practical terms. She focuses on day-to-day problems like managing emotions, rebuilding trust after separation, and coping with mood shifts. Her approach is straightforward: identify what is causing distress, try small changes, and track what helps.
In sessions she listens to what matters to each person and sets realistic steps to try between meetings. Jacqueline addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns, caregiver stress, communication problems, control and impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people facing midlife questions, money stress, and career transitions.
Her work with mood disorders includes support for bipolar mood patterns and depression through practical strategies and regular check-ins. She also helps people navigate intimacy-related worries, forgiveness, guilt, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events. Conversations aim to be focused and outcome-oriented, with attention to what clients can do differently at home.
People who choose her can expect clear goals, paced progress, and conversations that connect everyday life to therapy steps. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's instructions to match and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jacqueline works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is structured problem-solving, which breaks down a concern into manageable steps and tests small changes. This helps with parenting stress, anxiety, and day-to-day family issues.Another approach focuses on attachment and communication patterns. This looks at how past relationship experiences affect current interactions and teaches clear communication skills and emotion management. It can be useful for intimacy concerns, abandonment wounds, and rebuilding trust after separation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods that fit the person's preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That cooperative process helps identify which techniques are most useful for each situation.
Practical benefits of doing therapy online include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, fewer travel demands, and the ability to check in from more convenient locations. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit treatment into a busy household routine without requiring major changes to daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She works with adults on parenting strain, family conflict, communication breakdowns, and issues that affect home life.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that looks for small changes to try between sessions and tracks progress over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with issues such as anxiety, depression, and family concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to schedule a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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