Jackie M O'Malley Gomez, LMFT

Jackie M O'Malley Gomez is a California-licensed therapist with 25 years of professional experience. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and has worked extensively with both adolescents and adults across a range of concerns.

Her clinical work focuses on stress and anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, and depression. She also supports people coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those who experience challenges with concentration, memory, and focus consistent with ADHD. Jackie brings experience addressing relationship and family dynamics, parenting concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes.

Jackie approaches each person as the expert of their own story and aims to build on existing strengths to navigate challenges. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and welcomes clients at whatever stage they are in the process, offering steady support as they move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jackie M O'Malley Gomez integrates evidence-informed methods to help clients manage symptoms and build skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress while improving daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and breathing-based practices to reduce rumination and increase emotional regulation, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past traumatic experiences by helping clients process memories and develop tools to reduce trauma-related distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jackie collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She works alongside clients to adjust methods over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Clients can meet by video call or phone, and they may also choose live chat or text-based messaging for sessions or between-session support. These options allow clients to receive consistent care from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.