Therapist profile
Jacquetta Mcghie, LCSW
LCSW - Family and parenting focused care
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jacquetta
Jacquetta Mcghie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues. Sessions are in English and she accepts international clients.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. She adjusts how much direction she gives depending on the person in front of her. Some people want clear steps and tools. Others prefer more listening and space to reflect. She aims to help people notice patterns, name feelings, and try small changes that feel doable.
Jacquetta uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. That means conversations can focus on understanding what matters to the client, testing unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, practicing present-moment awareness, and finding internal reasons to make changes.
She has long experience with family-related concerns including adoption and foster care, blended family issues, fatherhood questions, and family of origin problems. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, grief, commitment difficulties, and work or career stress.
In sessions she encourages honesty and steady progress. She helps people break down complicated feelings and develop clearer ways to handle everyday life. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person in the room. The therapist follows what the client brings, listens closely, and helps the client set the pace and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs time to sort out complicated family feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In online sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them against real-life evidence, and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be useful for intense anger, relationship strain, or moments when emotions feel overwhelming.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to match techniques to goals and daily life demands.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where their family life happens, which can make changes more practical and easier to maintain.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care matters, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style adapts to each person. She may offer direct guidance or take a quieter, listening-focused approach depending on what the client prefers.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in New York with individuals and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details before booking.
Which session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not listed here. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.