Jacqueline Bautista

Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 20 years of experience. She draws on a background in business and counseling to help people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, and other life stresses. Her tone is warm and practical, aimed at people looking for straightforward help and tools.

She earned a B.S. in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with a focus on cross-cultural issues from Cal State East Bay. Over two decades she has worked with diverse people, including youth ages 12 to 19, and those who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse.

Jacqueline’s style is interactive and respectful. She avoids stigmatizing labels and meets each person where they are. Conversations are focused, compassionate, and geared toward real change rather than jargon or long assessments.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She tailors discussions and plans to fit each person’s needs, helping them identify practical steps and build skills for daily life.

Jacqueline encourages clients to notice small moments of joy and to take manageable steps toward a more satisfying life. She frames the work as a partnership, offering support and clear guidance while people practice new ways of coping and relating.

How Jacqueline Uses Practical Therapies Online

Jacqueline combines practical methods that focus on current problems and clear steps forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that supports someone’s own motivation to change, useful for making life adjustments or sticking with new habits. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, doable changes that move a person toward their goals rather than re-living every detail of the past.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline will listen to the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend ways to proceed. Sessions are collaborative; she helps shape a plan and adjusts techniques as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and making it easier to schedule around work or school. It also lets people practice skills in real-world routines and brings therapy into the rhythm of everyday life without promising a specific format.