Jacquetta Mcghie, LCSW

Jacquetta Mcghie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She brings 14 years of clinical experience to sessions and supports work on self-esteem, anger, relationships, parenting, grief, and life transitions. Jacquetta welcomes people across different backgrounds and also works with issues related to ADHD, bipolar, and LGBT concerns.

Her approach is flexible and practical. She meets people where they are and adapts her level of guidance accordingly. Sometimes she offers clear direction and tools; other times she listens and reflects so clients can find their own path.

Jacquetta uses several well-known methods to help clients make change. She draws on client-centered work to build trust and collaboration, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her practice when they fit a person’s goals.

In sessions she focuses on helping clients name hard feelings, practice small changes, and build routines that support daily life. She helps people untangle family-of-origin issues, navigate adoption or foster care histories, and cope with chronic illness or pain.

People who choose her can expect a steady, nonjudgmental presence and a focus on practical steps toward feeling more capable. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How two approaches guide online work

Client-centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and following the person's lead. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk and to make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change patterns. CBT tends to help with anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense mood swings or chronic stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for a few weeks, adding mindfulness practices, or focusing on emotion skills from DBT depending on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not stated in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to work with a licensed professional in New York from other locations if international participation is appropriate. The focus is on practical work you can apply between sessions to improve daily functioning and coping.