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Jacqueline Bautista

Jacqueline Bautista

LMFT

California

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 107216
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Warm interactive style
    • Goal focused
    • Cross cultural focus

    About Jacqueline

    Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She brings a practical, down-to-earth approach and aims to make therapy feel manageable for busy lives. Jacqueline writes and talks plainly in sessions to help people take small, steady steps toward change.

    She earned a B.S. in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California State University, East Bay, where she focused on cross-cultural issues. Over two decades she has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting stress, trauma, and other life challenges. Her background includes work with youth and families in crisis and traumatic situations.

    Jacqueline describes her style as warm and interactive. She centers respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions and avoids stigmatizing labels. Conversations are tailored to each person, and she uses clear, concrete tasks so progress is easy to see.

    Her clinical work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, set achievable goals, and build practical skills for daily life. The focus is on what helps now and what can be sustained over time.

    Jacqueline encourages clients to notice small sources of joy and to practice self-kindness along the way. She aims to support people as they take the first steps toward change and to help them feel more able to meet life's demands.

  2. How Jacqueline uses proven approaches in online care

    Jacqueline draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online sessions in clear, down-to-earth ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice how thoughts and behaviors link to feelings and then practice small changes that reduce distress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps build motivation through respectful, collaborative conversation.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. She adapts techniques as needed and checks in to make sure plans fit day-to-day life.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to attend sessions during a lunch break or between responsibilities, and therapy can focus on practical tools that transfer to everyday tasks.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorder

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline help with?

    She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, and challenges like ADHD and career stress.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her approach is warm and interactive with clear, practical suggestions. Sessions focus on respectful conversation and small, achievable steps toward clients' goals.

    What is her professional background?

    She has 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with diverse people, including youth and those in crisis or traumatic situations.

    What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees and payment handled?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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