- Strengths-focused support
- Practical skill building
- Collaborative goal setting
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in Tennessee. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and builds on their strengths to tackle the problems they bring. Jackie aims to make starting therapy feel like a manageable step rather than a leap.
Jackie helps people address stress and anxiety, depression, and the challenges of addictions. She also supports concerns around relationships, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Codependency and attachment-related issues are included among the areas she pays attention to.
Her work favors practical conversation and clear goals. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what small changes can help. She draws on approaches that look at feelings, thinking patterns, and how people connect with others.
Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental tone and an emphasis on empowerment. Jackie encourages active steps between sessions when those steps feel useful. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Over two decades in practice have included a range of client concerns, which informs her flexible way of working. She listens for patterns and helps people try different strategies until something fits. Jackie partners with each person to set realistic goals and track change over time.
How different approaches guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. In sessions this can mean tracing patterns in how people relate to others and trying new ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person telling their story and sets the pace based on what feels most important to them. It helps when someone needs a listening, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings and priorities.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jackie will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods match their needs and goals. That means adjusting techniques across sessions until a good fit is reached.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer consistent check-ins during life transitions. Some formats also make shorter check-ins or phone conversations simpler when that helps manage time or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while focusing on real-life changes and problem-solving.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jackie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is supportive and collaborative, with an emphasis on practical steps and using a person's strengths. Sessions mix talking through issues and trying concrete strategies between visits.
What is her professional background?
Jackie has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings. That background informs a flexible approach to common life and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Tennessee. Her practice is based in Tennessee.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fee details are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I get started with Jackie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. The matching step helps pair needs and preferences before booking.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.