Jacquetta Mcghie

Jacquetta Mcghie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. She supports those coping with trauma, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and self-esteem struggles. Her work also includes help with parenting, career transitions, ADHD, and issues related to adoption and family of origin.

She brings 14 years of experience to sessions and adapts her approach to each person. Some clients want clear guidance, while others prefer a gentler, exploratory pace. She aims to build trust and encourages honest conversation so clients can name what’s hard.

In practical terms she focuses on skills and insight. She helps people identify patterns, practice new skills, and take small steps that add up. That can mean learning ways to manage strong emotions, improve communication, or cope with life changes.

Her style centers on meeting clients where they are and keeping them in the lead. Sessions combine listening with actionable suggestions tailored to individual needs. The goal is clearer thinking, more effective coping, and a greater sense of control.

People who choose her often want steady support through difficult transitions. She works with concerns across many life areas including aging, blended family issues, chronic illness, domestic violence, and addiction. If someone is ready to make a change, she offers steady, practical support to help get there.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist creates a supportive space and helps people name their priorities, which can be useful for anger, grief, or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and strong emotions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is often used when strong or unstable emotions get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is reviewed and adjusted over time so the plan stays useful.

For practical matters, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use different approaches in virtual meetings to practice new skills, try communication techniques, and work through difficult feelings while fitting sessions into everyday life.