Jacqueline Lizarazo

Collaborative, practical therapy for life challenges

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Lizarazo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who uses client-centered care alongside evidence-based methods to address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on five years of professional experience to help people explore strengths, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change. Jacqueline emphasizes that clients hold expertise about their own stories and partners with them to set goals and practice strategies between sessions.

Her work also addresses a wide range of related concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication and commitment problems, substance use, and end-of-life counseling. Jacqueline combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, narrative exploration, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each client’s needs.

She encourages honest reflection and occasional challenging work to foster growth while remaining nonjudgmental and supportive. Jacqueline accepts clients who prefer English-language therapy and is available to work with international clients.

She offers multiple session formats to increase access and adjusts scheduling to fit client availability.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes respect for the client's perspective and works from the belief that the client is the expert of their own life; it helps build a trusting therapeutic relationship and supports exploration of personal goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, offering practical tools and homework to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotional experiences and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and will adapt techniques from these models so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage in therapy from a location that works for them. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, practice skills between sessions, and receive support in ways that match personal communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jacqueline commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression, and also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness, codependency, substance concerns, and end-of-life counseling.

What is Jacqueline's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, narrative, and motivational interviewing techniques to build skills and insight tailored to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker and applies that background when creating individualized treatment plans.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. License details include IL LCSW 149.027337 and FL LCSW SW22893.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Therapy is offered in English, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Florida, Illinois
Languages: English