Jacqueline Bautista, LMFT

Jacqueline Bautista is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings a practical and compassionate approach to counseling. 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 over 17 years of experience working with diverse families in crisis and youth ages 12 to 19, she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, trauma, and emotional abuse.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and meets clients where they are, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique background and needs. Jacqueline combines cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies with motivational interviewing to help clients identify practical steps forward and build on their strengths.

She encourages clients to notice daily sources of joy and to focus on manageable changes rather than getting overwhelmed by small stressors. Jacqueline frames the work as a collaborative process that supports self-healing and empowerment. She seeks to create a non-judgmental space where individuals and families can take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life, and she looks forward to working with those ready to begin that process.