Therapist profile
Jacquelyn Johnson, LCPC
Maryland
Licensed counselor - Anger and mood concerns
Continue with JacquelynKey details
- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Maryland / LC11349
- NPI1174862254
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- Anger management skills
- Cognitive behavioral work
- DBT emotion skills
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 11 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. Jacquelyn also supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
She uses straightforward, client-focused methods to help people manage strong emotions and rebuild daily routines. Sessions often include practical skills for coping with frustration, strategies to reduce automatic negative thoughts, and ways to repair strained relationships. Jacquelyn also addresses longer-term concerns like chronic illness, caregiver stress, and aging issues.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. That means she listens for what matters most, helps people test different ways of thinking, teaches skills for emotional regulation, and supports motivation for change. Work may include skill practice between sessions and clear, goal-focused conversations.
Jacquelyn is experienced with issues tied to identity and stressors such as prejudice and discrimination. She also helps people with attachment questions, parenting transitions like postpartum depression, and problems that come with isolation or loneliness. She frames therapy as practical steps and steady conversations rather than abstract labels.
Sessions are conducted in English and she works from Maryland. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and clarifying what matters most to the client. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, prioritizes the client's goals, and adapts pacing to the person's needs. This approach helps people feel heard and keeps work grounded in day-to-day problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. A typical CBT step is identifying automatic negative thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative responses. This is useful for anger tied to unhelpful thinking patterns and stress at work or home.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, introduces specific emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These tools help people notice rising anger, use breathing and grounding techniques, and choose actions that align with longer-term goals rather than immediate reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means adjusting techniques and pacing as needs change rather than sticking to one rigid plan.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help people maintain consistency while they build new ways of handling anger and stress.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She addresses snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to grief or trauma. Anger is listed among the concerns she helps people with.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical, skill-based methods. Sessions often focus on testing thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and building emotion regulation skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. That background informs her practical approach to anger and stress.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is an LCPC in Maryland and practices there. The credential is listed as LCPC (Maryland).
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know if phone or video sessions are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription selected.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process guides the initial match and booking.
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