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Jacqueline Hayes

Jacqueline Hayes, LMFT

LMFT in California focused on mood and relationships

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Profile details for Jacqueline Hayes
CredentialsLMFT
LicenseLMFT, California / 50113
NPI1669715918
Experience16 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationCalifornia

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and family
  • Mood and addiction

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline Hayes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood disorders, and related areas such as grief, anger, and career stress.

Her approach focuses on direct, respectful conversation and practical steps. She adapts dialogue and treatment planning to each person's situation. Sessions aim to identify patterns, improve communication, and build coping skills for daily life.

Jacqueline helps people address attachment and abandonment concerns and supports those dealing with control issues, impulsivity, and guilt or shame. She also works with caregiver stress, divorce and separation topics, and challenges tied to money or life purpose.

In session she addresses intimacy, boundaries, and communication problems. She assists with midlife transitions, isolation and loneliness, and recovery from narcissistic relationship dynamics. The work combines problem-focused discussion with strategies to manage mood and behavior.

Her background includes extensive practice across a range of mood and behavioral concerns. Jacqueline frames goals in concrete terms and checks progress as work continues. The first sessions typically review immediate concerns, current coping, and practical next steps.

People considering therapy with her are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check current session options before booking.

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How Jacqueline Hayes uses therapeutic approaches online

Jacqueline applies evidence-based techniques that focus on changing patterns and building skills. Cognitive-style approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and teach practical ways to manage anxiety and depression. These methods are useful when someone wants clearer daily coping strategies and mood management.

She also uses relational and attachment-focused work to address intimacy, abandonment, and communication problems. This approach looks at how past relationship patterns affect current behavior and aims to improve how people relate to others.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on progress and preference. Decisions are made collaboratively to find what fits best for the person's needs.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life and reduce travel time. It also allows for flexible timing, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that can better accommodate work and caregiving schedules.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses direct conversation and practical strategies. Treatment plans are adapted to each person's situation.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience in clinical practice.

Where is she licensed?

She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm specific session logistics before you book.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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