Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell

My name is Jacqueline (Jackie) Lovell LCSW, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master's degree in social work from Adelphi University, earned in 2017. I am currently licensed to practice in the state of New York and Pennsylvania. I bring extensive experience working with children (ages 10+), adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, and older adults. I have a history of working across a wide range of settings, including foster care, residential treatment centers, teen group homes, adoption services, hospitals, jails, and currently work as an outpatient therapist.

I take a trauma-informed, down-to-earth approach to therapy and believe that feeling safe and understood is the foundation for meaningful work. I tailor sessions to each individual and draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, anger management, and problem-solving therapy. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and practical, offering insight while also helping you develop tools you can use in daily life.

My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where you can be yourself, explore what is holding you back, and build tools that actually feel useful in your day-to-day life. We'll work at your pace and focus on what matters to you most.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each individual I work with. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model, so sessions are shaped around your goals, needs, and pace. Building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work, and I want therapy to feel like a space where you can show up as you are without fear of judgement.

I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. This allows us to both explore deeper patterns and experiences while also focusing on tools you can use in everyday life.

Together, we'll work to better understand what's been impacting you, strengthen coping skills, and move toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable for you.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to get a feel for whether I'm the right fit for you. We'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping to get out of our work together, and any questions or concerns you may have. There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.

I'll also spend some time explaining how therapy works, reviewing confidentiality, and discussing what sessions might look like going forward. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer sense of what next steps could be.

Most importantly, the first session is about creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can begin your therapeutic journey feeling grounded and at ease.