Jacqueline Tasca , LCSW

Jacqueline Tasca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from New York with two decades of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and previously served as a social work director, a role she left to return to direct therapeutic work because she values the deeper connection of face-to-face counseling. Over her 20 years in practice she has supported people through anxiety, depression, bereavement, parenting and couples work, stress management, coping with life changes, cancer and chronic illness counseling, palliative care, caregiver support, and community resource and referral.

Known for attentive listening and a warm, nonjudgmental presence, she emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic rapport as the foundation for change. Her clinical work often blends solution-focused methods with cognitive-behavioral techniques, helping clients identify practical strategies and shift patterns of thinking that contribute to distress. Jacqueline also draws on client-centered principles to ensure each person feels heard and respected as therapy progresses.

She approaches each case collaboratively, meeting people where they are and tailoring interventions to their unique needs, whether the focus is on relationships, addiction, trauma, self-esteem, or coping with major life transitions. Jacqueline invites prospective clients to take the first step toward support and to explore a compassionate, skills-oriented path forward with an experienced New York LCSW.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Jacqueline integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel understood and supported as they explore their concerns. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day functioning. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for people managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jacqueline works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She combines techniques as needed and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to access consistent support around work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver many effective interventions remotely, and Jacqueline uses these formats to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to each person’s routine.