Jacqueline Wesley, LPC

Evidence-based approaches and accessible online care

Jacqueline commonly uses motivational interviewing, a technique that helps people find and strengthen their personal reasons for change. It focuses on listening, reflective questions, and building motivation so clients can move toward goals at their own pace. She also applies cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. This approach breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and boost confidence. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit the person. Adjustments are made over time so the plan stays useful and realistic. Online formats make it easier to keep regular sessions. Video calls let people work face-to-face when seeing facial cues helps. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or a way to communicate when typing feels easier. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and routines while preserving the same therapeutic aims: steady progress, practical skills, and collaborative planning.