Jacqueline Childress, LPC

Jacqueline Childress is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing trauma, depression, anxiety, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy. Jacqueline focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier and more confident in daily life.

She approaches each person as the expert on their own story. Jacqueline looks for existing strengths and builds on them. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can try new ways of coping and make small, steady changes.

Jacqueline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, grief, and stress. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career concerns. Additional areas she attends to include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and multicultural stressors.

Sessions often include goal setting, problem-solving, and skill practice rather than lengthy theory talks. Jacqueline emphasizes clear, actionable steps that clients can use between sessions. She encourages honest conversation about progress and setbacks so treatment stays practical and relevant.

Her work has also involved supporting people with sexual assault and abuse, intimacy and sexual concerns, and challenges related to prejudice and discrimination. Jacqueline’s experience includes assisting those adjusting to life changes and people connected to military and veteran contexts. She aims to help clients find clearer direction and improved daily functioning.

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Jacqueline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. This involves learning specific tools to interrupt unhelpful patterns and practicing them between meetings. Another commonly used approach centers on processing trauma and painful memories in paced steps so a person can reduce distress and regain control over daily routines.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She listens to what is most important, reviews how approaches have felt in past settings, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Jacqueline’s profile does not list specific formats, so it’s best to check which formats she is offering at the time of scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different places in Georgia without rearranging their entire day, while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.