Jacqueline Smith, LMHC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Jacqueline!

I'm a MA, LMHC. I help women and non-binary adults reconnect with themselves after years of caring for others and carrying more than is sustainable. Through structured, values-based therapy, I help clients build self-awareness, self-compassion, and a more sustainable way of living.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing burnout, caregiver stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and life transitions. Many are helping professionals or caregivers who have become disconnected from their own needs while caring for others. Therapy focuses on rebuilding a healthier relationship with themselves.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, structured, and experiential. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion, cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, expressive arts, and values-based interventions to strengthen self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-trust through practical, everyday change.

My communication style

Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and direct. I create a supportive environment while helping clients stay focused on meaningful goals. Sessions balance reflection with practical strategies that clients can begin using in daily life.

My journey to mental healthcare

My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I understand the impact of chronic responsibility, burnout, and losing connection with yourself while caring for others. I became a therapist to help people reconnect with themselves and build more sustainable lives.

My goals for you

We begin by identifying what matters most to you and what feels out of balance. Together we clarify values, strengthen self-compassion, identify patterns that contribute to burnout and over-responsibility, and create realistic, sustainable goals that support lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is collaborative and focused on understanding what brings you to therapy, identifying the patterns contributing to stress or burnout, and determining whether we're a good fit. Together we'll clarify goals and develop an initial plan for moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Interfaith

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Expressive Arts

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Focus populations

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Aetna
Allied
Ascension-SmartHealth
BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP)

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jacqueline Smith