Therapist profile
Jacqueline Hayes, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
Continue with JacquelineKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 50113
- NPI1669715918
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Communication skills
- Parenting support
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Hayes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting questions, low self-esteem, depression, and concerns about anger. She also offers support around career shifts, addiction struggles, grief, and attention-related challenges.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, usable changes that reduce overwhelm. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding.
Jacqueline pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that often underlie repeated arguments or simmering resentment. She helps clients notice triggers, build calmer responses, and repair connections that matter to them. She also addresses impulses, control issues, and feelings of abandonment that can fuel anger or withdrawal.
When life transitions arrive Jacqueline works with people to sort priorities and manage competing demands. She helps with caregiver stress, midlife questions, money worries, and decisions around separation or divorce. The focus is on clear steps and realistic goals rather than vague advice.
Her style blends respectful listening with practical problem solving. Clients leave sessions with concrete ideas they can try between meetings. She offers English-language services and accepts international clients; confirm session formats before booking.
How sessions work
How Jacqueline Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Jacqueline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and relationships. One approach addresses patterns of thinking and responding by helping people notice automatic thoughts and try different responses. This can reduce quick anger spikes and lessen rumination over time. Another approach focuses on attachment and communication skills, teaching ways to express needs, set limits, and repair ruptures in close relationships; this is useful when anger is tied to feeling ignored or controlled.Figuring out which methods fit best is treated as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, day-to-day challenges, and what feels workable. Together they try approaches and adjust them based on what helps and what does not. The therapist aims to find practical strategies a person can use between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain steady progress while balancing work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related issues does she help with?
She works with frustration, recurring arguments, resentment, impulsivity, and difficulties managing strong emotions. Anger is listed among many concerns she supports.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions are practical and conversational, focused on current patterns and small changes to reduce overwhelm. She combines listening with concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life-change issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.