Jacqueline PorrasLMHC

Jacqueline Porras is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She also supports those wrestling with self-esteem, motivation, and major life changes. She works in English and Spanish and practices in New York. Jacqueline aims for straightforward, respectful conversations. She listens first to understand what feels hardest. Then she and the client set small, practical goals and try ways to make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Her work is collaborative. She adapts sessions to each person's needs and pace. That might mean talking through painful memories, practicing skills to reduce panic, or finding ways to boost confidence and motivation. Jacqueline emphasizes compassion and sensitivity. She acknowledges that asking for help takes courage and treats each person with care while focusing on real steps forward. Sessions often center on coping tools, clearer communication, and choices that fit a person's life. With three years of professional experience as a New York LMHC, Jacqueline brings steady support for people facing mood struggles, trauma, and transitions. She encourages practical changes that can improve daily routines, relationships with others, and overall wellbeing.

Therapeutic methods and how online work can fit your life

Evidence-based techniques focus on practical skills and understanding patterns that keep problems going. One common approach looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills for managing anxiety and low mood; it can help with panic, social anxiety, and day-to-day stress. Another useful technique focuses on processing and coping with traumatic experiences by creating safety, building skills for emotional regulation, and practicing gradual exposure to difficult memories or triggers. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jacqueline will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences, and then recommend methods that match those needs. The plan can change over time as goals are met or new concerns emerge. For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins around work or childcare. Some formats can be shorter for quick check-ins, while others allow deeper hour-long conversations when more processing is needed. Discuss scheduling and format preferences when you set up the first appointment.