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Jacqueline Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Jacqueline Smith

Individual therapy

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LMFT
8+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Jacqueline Smith, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Jacqueline has a Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School at Los Angeles.

Bakersfield, CA
Specialties
Relapse Prevention
Style
Insightful
Warm
Affirming

Hi there, I'm Jacqueline!

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and my approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I believe healing begins in a safe, supportive environment where you will feel heard, respected, and empowered.

My focus

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been carrying stress, anxiety, or emotional pain on your own. You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. If you’re ready to explore meaningful change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment, I invite you to contact me and take the first step.

My approach

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice. In our first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaboratively identify the most effective path forward. CBT helps you understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors. I will support you in developing practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts.

Expertise

Specialties

Therapy types

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo (Cigna)
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School at Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions

1727 16th St Ste H, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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