Jacqueline Bautista , LMFT

Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings both clinical training and a background in business to her work. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from San Francisco State University and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology with a focus on cross-cultural issues from Cal State East Bay. With more than 17 years of experience, she has supported diverse families in crisis, people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse, and adolescents ages 12 to 19.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting problems, bipolar and mood concerns, stress, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Jacqueline meets clients where they are, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person s unique experiences and needs while encouraging practical steps toward greater well-being.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies with motivational interviewing to help clients identify patterns, set achievable goals, and build motivation for change. Jacqueline encourages small daily practices that can bring moments of joy and supports clients in taking courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life. She provides professional, individualized care designed to empower people as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Jacqueline integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy into her online practice to help clients address specific challenges and build practical strategies. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to pursue change. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, actionable steps toward goals to create meaningful progress in a shorter time frame.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline works with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques and goals accordingly, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This partnership helps ensure the work fits each person s life and priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in therapy in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. Remote care can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments, integrate therapeutic homework into daily life, and access licensed professionals without added travel time.