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Online therapist

Jacklyn Chinnery

Calm, practical support for parents

Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jacklyn

Jacklyn Chinnery is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who focuses on parenting, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She has seven years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Her style is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping parents and caregivers find realistic steps they can use at home.

She works from a whole-person perspective, looking beyond symptoms to strengths and daily routines. Sessions often focus on building resilience, improving communication, and developing emotional regulation skills that make parenting easier.

Background and approach

Jacklyn emphasizes small, doable changes rather than sweeping fixes. Therapy may include tools from cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. These approaches are used to address anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, and youth behavioral concerns like Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.

She also supports issues related to blended family dynamics, family of origin concerns, and recovery from traumatic events. Jacklyn draws on prior work in behavioral health administration and human resources to shape organized, goal-oriented sessions. She focuses on helping clients improve communication, manage panic or trauma symptoms, and handle financial or life-role stressors.

Sessions are presented in clear language so busy parents can apply skills between meetings. Her practice offers a mix of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Jacklyn provides therapy in English and practices in Georgia as an LPC, license GA LPC LPC014274.

Therapeutic approaches and online options for parents

Jacklyn commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing in her work. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and is useful for substance use, parenting shifts, or building healthier routines.

She also draws on mindfulness practices and solution-focused methods. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing skills to manage panic and intense emotions. Solution-focused work narrows in on small, doable goals and practical steps parents can try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier for parents to fit sessions around childcare, school, and work. They also allow continued care when travel or schedule changes occur, while keeping the focus on clear strategies and homework that can be applied at home.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?
She supports stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues, communication problems, substance use, trauma, and panic symptoms.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and whole-person focused. Sessions emphasize strengths, clear goals, and small steps parents can use right away.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, plus prior roles in behavioral health administration and human resources.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential GA LPC LPC014274, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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