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Jacqueline Arcand

At a glance

Experience
10 years
Based in
Alaska
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistAlaska

Jacqueline Arcand, LCSW

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCSW Arizona LCSW-18361
LCSW Alaska 161210

NPI1467908103

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Trauma-informed care

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Arcand is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship pain. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her style centers on finding practical next steps that fit each person’s life.

Jacqueline draws on about 10 years of professional experience and holds an LCSW. She treats trauma, codependency, attachment fractures, grief, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar issues. She also supports people working through eating and intimacy-related issues, anger, and challenges tied to immigration or first responder work.

Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own story. Sessions begin with questions that clarify what feels wrong, how it developed, and what small changes could help. Jacqueline uses a mix of methods to match each person’s needs rather than one fixed style.

Practical skills and reflective conversation are balanced in her work. For some concerns she will focus on changing patterns and behaviors; for others she will attend to how past attachment and experiences shape present relationships. The aim is clearer choices and more confidence in daily life.

Jacqueline is licensed in Arizona and practices from an understanding that change takes courage. She encourages people to take the first step and offers steady support through the process.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImmigration issuesJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Arizona, Alaska

Languages

English

How Jacqueline’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and trust. Online sessions using this lens help people notice patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and pace. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects concerns back, and supports self-directed growth and problem solving.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It offers concrete tools for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and changing unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they will test what helps and adjust the plan over time.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises, worksheets, and homework tasks to remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jacqueline commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses conversational work plus skill-building to help people make concrete changes.

What is her professional background?

She has about 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds an LCSW and the profile notes licensure in Arizona while practicing with ties to Alaska.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session logistics and cost handled?

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

What is the process to begin working together?

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

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