- Practical coping skills
- Emotion regulation tools
- Mindful breathing practice
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Witsberger is an Ohio-licensed counselor with 34 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood struggles such as bipolar and depression, addictions, grief, and everyday challenges like parenting and career changes. Jacqueline focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. Jacqueline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing emotions. She also uses attachment-based ideas and mindfulness to strengthen relationships with self and others.
Jacqueline works with each person to make a treatment plan that fits their goals. Sessions are conversational and task-oriented, with simple practices to try between meetings. She aims to create an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgment.
With a long career in counseling, Jacqueline has supported clients dealing with complex histories, chronic health issues, and caregiving stress. Her approach emphasizes small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
People who are looking to change habits, manage mood swings, or reduce anxiety often find this practical focus helpful. Jacqueline encourages active involvement and gentle experiments that fit daily life. If someone is ready to take a first step, she offers steady guidance through the process.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. Jacqueline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing emotions. She also uses attachment-based ideas and mindfulness to strengthen relationships with self and others.
Jacqueline works with each person to make a treatment plan that fits their goals. Sessions are conversational and task-oriented, with simple practices to try between meetings. She aims to create an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgment.
With a long career in counseling, Jacqueline has supported clients dealing with complex histories, chronic health issues, and caregiving stress. Her approach emphasizes small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
People who are looking to change habits, manage mood swings, or reduce anxiety often find this practical focus helpful. Jacqueline encourages active involvement and gentle experiments that fit daily life. If someone is ready to take a first step, she offers steady guidance through the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Jacqueline often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thoughts that keep problems going. CBT breaks down situations into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple exercises to try between sessions. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help when moods feel intense.Finding the right fit is a team effort. Jacqueline discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods based on what the person finds most helpful. She works collaboratively to choose techniques and plans that match daily life and immediate needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not possible. It also lets people practice skills between meetings in the settings where they live and work, which can help translate learning into real-life changes.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. She emphasizes noticing thoughts and everyday habits and trying practical strategies between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Jacqueline has 34 years of professional work experience in counseling across a range of concerns and settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and international availability are noted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.