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Jacqueline Mcintosh, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Recovery-focused counselor using practical approaches

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Jacqueline Mcintosh

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH24666)
  • NPI number1740668219
  • Experience10 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Anger management
  • Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Addictions support
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Mindfulness and ACT

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Mcintosh is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. She brings ten years of experience to sessions and aims to help clients build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. Jacqueline writes in straightforward language and centers each person’s goals in therapy.

She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Her work includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those approaches are used to address depression, anger, codependency, communication problems, and substance concerns like drug and alcohol addiction.

Jacqueline emphasizes compassion and cultural responsiveness when she meets with people. Sessions are designed to identify patterns, try new behaviors, and practice strategies that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. She also supports work on self-love and relationship communication.

Her practice aims to be collaborative: she helps clients set realistic goals and checks progress regularly. For trauma-related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and past abuse, she works at a pace that respects each person’s readiness.

Jacqueline provides services in English and practices in Florida. She uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How Jacqueline Uses ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and problems tied to avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, which can help with depression, anxiety, and substance-related habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention skills to reduce rumination and increase emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most and checks in about progress and preferences.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins when needed, and fitting sessions into a busy day. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to continue weekly practice, use tools learned in sessions, and maintain momentum between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jacqueline help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical skills and cultural responsiveness tailored to each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including substance-related struggles and trauma recovery.

What credentials and location are on file?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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