Jacquetta Mcghie, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Jacquetta

Jacquetta Mcghie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports parents and families facing stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She practices in New York and brings 14 years of experience working with people across a range of life stages. She uses a straightforward, compassionate approach aimed at helping families find practical ways forward.

Her style adapts to each family. Sometimes she offers clear direction. Other times she follows what the person most needs in the moment.

Background and approach

She emphasizes openness and trust while keeping the work focused on real changes at home. Jacquetta commonly helps with trauma and issues related to abuse, grief, and addiction. She also works with people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and career transitions.

Parenting and blended family issues are frequent topics in sessions. She draws from methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness help clients notice patterns and try new responses.

Client-centered work keeps each session grounded in the person’s goals. Jacquetta supports those affected by adoption and foster care, family of origin problems, fatherhood issues, and aging concerns. Her background includes helping people manage chronic illness, communication struggles, and separation or divorce.

She aims to help families reduce distress and improve how they navigate life together.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online family support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person needs. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helping parents and family members name their concerns and set goals that feel right for them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and actions together. It teaches simple tools for shifting unhelpful thinking and building new habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affect family life.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, brings practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can help parents and teens handle conflict, reduce harmful reactions, and stay engaged with what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the family about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adapt as progress is made. This is a collaborative process where the family helps shape the plan.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Those choices let busy parents fit sessions into their days, continue care during travel, or use brief check-ins between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach tools, track progress, and keep goals practical and focused on daily family life.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, intimacy concerns, career changes, ADHD, and related areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is adaptable and practical. She balances clear guidance with listening and supports people in making changes that fit their family life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience working with individuals and families across many life stages and concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 085914, and practices in New York.

Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 14 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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