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Jacqueline Arcand

Compassionate practical therapy for life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Arizona, Alaska
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Arcand is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people regain confidence and motivation. She frames therapy as a guided process where clients are treated as experts in their own lives. Jacqueline writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

She brings ten years of professional experience to her work and holds an LCSW credential. Jacqueline has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

She also addresses concerns like grief, self-esteem, eating issues, anger, and bipolar mood challenges. Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Jacqueline uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships shape behavior, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts, and EMDR to address traumatic memories when appropriate.

She also incorporates client-centered listening and narrative techniques to help people tell and reframe their stories. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Jacqueline helps clients set achievable goals and practices skills during and between sessions.

She emphasizes strengths and works with people to build healthier coping patterns. Jacqueline is licensed in Arizona as an LCSW and has worked across varied settings during her career. She offers services in English and provides multiple online session formats to fit different needs.

The initial steps are straightforward and focused on matching each person to the right plan.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior. It helps people identify patterns in close bonds and try different, healthier ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, centers on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change thinking and routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level. Together they review progress and adjust techniques so the plan stays relevant to what the client needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible. These options let people work on skills between sessions and keep therapy woven into busy lives. Licensed professionals can use these formats to maintain continuity of care and to make it easier to attend regularly.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Jacqueline help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy problems, and self-esteem challenges.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical skill building and ways to reframe personal stories.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LCSW credential and lists licensure details AZ LCSW LCSW-18361 and AK LCSW 161210, and practices from Alaska.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexible options.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Arizona, Alaska
Languages
English

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