- 20 years experience
- Person-centered approach
- Focus on grief
About Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays is a licensed clinical social worker in Tennessee with 20 years of experience. She centers her work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and addiction, and on building confidence and motivation. Jackie approaches each person as the expert on their own life and offers steady support while clients find their own path forward.
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the individual. Jackie helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what works for them in daily life.
Jackie draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and emotional awareness. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. These methods are applied to a wide range of concerns, including grief and end-of-life issues, trauma, and caregiver stress.
Clients often turn to her for help with intimacy, family and communication problems, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, aging and caregiving strain, and the emotional impact of addiction and co-occurring conditions.
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. Jackie works at the client’s pace and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. She encourages people to build on their strengths while working through difficult feelings and situations.
Her style is practical and person-focused. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the individual. Jackie helps people name problems, try small changes, and notice what works for them in daily life.
Jackie draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to strengthen relationships and emotional awareness. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. These methods are applied to a wide range of concerns, including grief and end-of-life issues, trauma, and caregiver stress.
Clients often turn to her for help with intimacy, family and communication problems, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, aging and caregiving strain, and the emotional impact of addiction and co-occurring conditions.
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. Jackie works at the client’s pace and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. She encourages people to build on their strengths while working through difficult feelings and situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How Jackie’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape present-day relationships. It helps people understand their emotional responses and build more secure connections with others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, supportive relationship where the person leads the pace and topics of sessions. This approach is useful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jackie will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. The plan may mix approaches and change over time based on how things are going.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or choose a quieter setting for reflection. It also allows for consistent check-ins during life transitions, grief, or caregiving periods when flexibility matters most.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jackie address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is conversational and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration, practical steps, and building on a person’s strengths.
How much experience does she have?
Jackie has 20 years of professional work experience and has supported people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.