Jacqueline Scolaro, LISW

Jacqueline Scolaro is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 17 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and the daily strains of parenting, work, and relationship struggles. Her approach is down-to-earth and aimed at making everyday life feel more manageable.

Jacqueline draws on methods that suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed formula. She uses client-centered listening alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and expressive activities like journaling or art can also be part of sessions when useful.

Her background includes work in agencies focused on complex trauma, grief work, and supporting people with disabilities. That experience informs how she supports people with co-occurring concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, ADHD, and mood challenges like bipolar disorder.

Sessions tend to be interactive and gentle. Jacqueline emphasizes collaboration - they talk through what’s getting in the way, notice patterns in thinking and behavior, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. She often pairs listening with concrete strategies for sleep, eating, impulse control, and managing overwhelm.

People who prefer creative outlets may use art, music, or journaling as part of therapy. Jacqueline aims to meet each person where they are, exploring what helps in their day-to-day and adjusting methods to fit real life.

Approaches that guide online work and everyday habits

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps identify small, realistic goals that fit daily life. This approach is useful when feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides clear, practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and change everyday habits like sleep, eating, or rumination. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and managing mood swings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It includes grounding, emotion regulation, and distress-tolerance strategies that people can try between sessions to handle crises or impulsive urges.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and then adding CBT tools, DBT skills, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allows for shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. It also makes it practical to practice skills in real-life settings and bring everyday challenges directly into sessions.