Jacqueline Young, LMHC

Jacqueline Young is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Hawaii with ten years of clinical experience supporting adults and adolescents through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with people facing addictions, grief and loss, anxiety and stress, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, and concerns within the LGBT community. Her work focuses on practical strategies and compassionate support to help clients move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Her counseling style is genuine and attentive; she listens closely and strives to meet each person where they are without judgment or labels. Jacqueline blends evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, solution-focused, and psychodynamic approaches to craft individualized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client. She collaborates with clients to set realistic goals, develop coping skills, and explore the underlying factors that influence emotions and behavior.

Choosing to seek help is a meaningful step, and Jacqueline offers steady encouragement and guidance throughout the process. She is available to provide support, help clarify next steps, and work together toward sustainable change and improved well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Jacqueline often draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on changing thought patterns and behaviors to produce measurable improvements in daily functioning. She also uses solution-focused strategies that concentrate on strengths and short-term goal setting to create concrete steps forward when clients face relationship challenges, parenting concerns, or life transitions. When deeper exploration is needed, Jacqueline incorporates psychodynamic elements to examine patterns from past experiences that influence current relationships and emotional responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jacqueline works collaboratively with each client to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She reviews progress and adapts the plan over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and practical tools while accommodating different communication styles and availability.