Jacqueline Lizarazo, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for stress and trauma

Individuals couples and children
Practical evidence-based strategies
Flexible scheduling options

About Jacqueline Lizarazo

Jacqueline Lizarazo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience who offers therapy for individuals, children, and couples. She focuses on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and depression while also addressing related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, codependency, relationship and communication problems, substance use, and end-of-life matters. Jacqueline approaches each person as the expert of their own story and centers the strengths they bring to the therapeutic work.

Her style blends direct feedback with empathic support; she encourages clients to engage in the hard work of change and may assign practical homework to reinforce progress between sessions. Jacqueline acknowledges that starting therapy requires courage and she aims to meet clients where they are, offering a balance of challenge and compassion to promote growth. She listens without judgment and reflects on her practice by considering whether she would return to therapy in the same position, a question that guides her commitment to effective care.

Sessions with Jacqueline can include exploring past experiences and current stressors, processing grief and trauma, and building coping skills and self-confidence. She aims to create a therapeutic partnership that is both flexible and goal-oriented, supporting clients as they work toward a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jacqueline Lizarazo have?

Jacqueline Lizarazo has five years of professional experience.

Is Jacqueline Lizarazo a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licenses: IL LCSW 149.027337 and FL LCSW SW22893.

In which languages does Jacqueline Lizarazo provide therapy?

Jacqueline provides therapy in English.

Where is Jacqueline Lizarazo located?

Jacqueline is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Jacqueline Lizarazo as my therapist?

You can work with Jacqueline through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jacqueline Lizarazo work with international clients?

Yes, Jacqueline works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jacqueline Lizarazo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Jacqueline's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Jacqueline. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Jacqueline draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the individual's perspective and fosters a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where clients guide the pace and focus of their work. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, confidence, and trust in the therapeutic relationship.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT helps clients develop practical coping strategies and measurable steps toward change.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another part of her toolkit, providing skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be especially helpful for clients dealing with intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Jacqueline works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Jacqueline is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client. Licensed professionals like Jacqueline use these formats to support consistent, effective therapeutic work.

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