Jacqueline Pickens, LICSW, LISW — Therapist in Alabama

Hi there, I'm Jacqueline!

You’re trying to hold everything together, but something has to change. I help women find relief, reconnect with their values, and build lives that feel grounded and sustainable. If you’re ready for support that truly understands your world, let’s talk.

My focus

I work with women balancing work, motherhood, relationships, and caregiving. I treat anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges, with special focus on boundary-setting and emotional overwhelm.

My approach

For women feeling stretched thin, I use CBT to help shift negative patterns, mindfulness to reduce stress, and ACT to guide healthier choices. Together, we create boundaries, build confidence, and help you move from surviving to thriving.

My communication style

My communication is warm, honest, and compassionate. I offer a safe space to be fully yourself while gently guiding growth. I stay present, listen deeply, and tailor each session to your needs so you feel grounded, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to therapy comes from my own experience as a special-needs mom and seeing how many women quietly carry anxiety, burnout, and stress. I became a therapist to offer the support I once needed—compassionate, practical care that helps women feel seen and able to thrive.

My goals for you

I help you set meaningful goals by understanding what matters most to you. Together, we explore your needs, create realistic steps, and adjust as life shifts. I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach to support growth through anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Our first session

Your first session is about comfort and connection. I’ll learn what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what you hope for. You share at your own pace—no pressure. I’ll explain the process, answer questions, and help outline next steps so you leave feeling heard, supported, and hopeful.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 2 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 41 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Alabama.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jacqueline Pickens