Hi, I’m Jaclyn.
Since I was a little girl, I always loved hearing people’s stories and felt compelled to write my own. As I grew and gained more awareness, I realized just how much our relationships impact our overall wellbeing.
My approach
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
I take a systemic view in my approach to therapy — meaning that I recognize the many systems that shape individuals (family, school, community, culture, etc). This context helps illuminate the beliefs, norms, expectations, and rules many of us carry unconsciously. I also recognize relationships as intricate feedback loops — systems in their own right. I look for the root-cause of issues instead of fixating on the symptoms. I work with women and couples to locate what stands in the way of trust, closeness, and feeling truly known.
Imagine less anxiety,
more clarity.
My story
I’m a trained psychotherapist, but I also bring my full humanity into our work — so you might be interested in learning more about my story and what experiences have shaped my perspective.
I come from a religious background that I realized wasn’t the right path for me in my late teens. That profound loss of meaning, purpose and hope led me on a decade-long search for a belief system that resonated with me. I have an adventurous streak. I have lived abroad, I traveled to other countries solo, and I lived on the West Coast for several years. Connection and creativity give me tremendous energy. I’m divorced, and while it was extremely difficult — the experience illuminated many ways I needed to grow and evolve. I had a career in marketing and design before pivoting to become a therapist. I’ve had to unlearn a lot of conditioning (actually, still unlearning). I’m on my second marriage, and this chapter of life thrills me. I surround myself with a community of loving, unique women. I am a mama, an explorer, an amateur painter, a romantic libra … and I am constantly learning.
Education & specialties
I am a licensed LMFT (license number: MF001627) and I received my degree through a rigorous Couples & Family Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. I have specialized training in sex therapy, aimed at helping couples navigate a variety of sexual challenges to create deeper intimacy.
In the therapy field, there are countless theories that act as guideposts for working with clients. I take an eclectic approach, and am guided by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, Bowen Family Systems Theory, Gottman Couples Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Parts Work (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy … and a sprinkling of some others.
My specialties include women and couples. I love working with women to reclaim sensory awareness and empowerment in their bodies. I enjoy working with couples to develop more authentic connections. I work with many clients on recovering from a harmful religious environment, and how to open to spirituality. My other interests include using nutrition, ritual, and cycle-syncing as a way to lead a nourishing, healing lifestyle.
Currently accepting new clients.
I meet with clients in-person at a holistic wellness center in Royersford, PA, and clients throughout PA can meet with me virtually.
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