About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Kipfer is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She also supports those coping with addictions, grief and loss, and everyday struggles with motivation and self-esteem. Jacqueline works to make starting therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
She creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where people can share thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit each person's life. Jacqueline listens first, then helps identify small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That combination lets her address unhelpful thoughts, build self-awareness, and guide new coping skills. The methods are practical and aimed at everyday results, not jargon.
Jacqueline draws on 15 years of professional experience to shape each plan. She pays attention to caregiver stress, workplace pressures, relationship communication problems, and issues like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also supports clients working on smoking or vaping cessation and exploring life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and run in a format that suits the person's schedule and needs. Jacqueline encourages small steps toward change and stays focused on goals her clients set. She helps people move from feeling stuck to having clearer, practical ways forward.
Therapeutic approaches and online counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person at the center of sessions, emphasizing listening, empathy, and the client’s pace to build self-trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses specific exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns.Jacqueline treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan together with the client so therapy stays practical and goal-oriented.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, reflection between sessions, or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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