Welcome to Open Book Counseling
Discover a safe space where we help you overcome trauma and your challenges.
Open Book Counseling is dedicated to providing a safe and compassionate space for individuals and families to explore their healing journey. Our trauma-informed approach aims to support clients who have experienced human trafficking, perinatal trauma, or significant life transitions such as divorce. We believe in fostering resilience, growth, and renewed hope through empathetic and non-judgmental support.
Our therapeutic style is tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities to create a personalized healing experience.
Expertise and Specialization
Professional Qualifications
Education
Jacqueline holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2019 and Bachelors degree from Savannah State University in 2017. For over five years, She has worked with individuals healing from trauma. She specializes in helping people to adjust to life's changes such as new and expecting parents, divorce and survivors of human trafficking.
Certifications
Jacqueline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Georgia and Maryland and has trained vigorously over the years in trauma counseling. Her work is grounded in compassion and empathy. Jacqueline is certified in Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Experience
With over a decade of experience in trauma recovery and resilience-building, Jacqueline has worked with diverse populations facing complex mental health challenges. Her experience expands in both the field and in therapeutic practice. She has successfully worked hands on with those who have survived human trafficking, abused members of the LGBTQIA+ community and veterans whom are reintegrating back to their communities.
Approach
Jacqueline utilizes a client-centered and trauma-focused approach, integrating evidence-based modalities to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs and goals. The approach is rooted in belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to explore our stories with honesty and compassion. The goal is to create a space for peace, growth and lasting change, each journey is different, the aim is to build resilience and renewed hope and not to put a bandaid over what is important for healing.
Values
Compassion, empathy, and authenticity are at the core of our practice. Jacqueline believes in fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship that promotes healing and growth. She believes every voice and story is valued and healing is accessible to all.