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TELEHEALTH
I offer online therapy sessions via a secure HIPPA-compliant site.
Telehealth video therapy sessions are a convenient & secure way to provide the same evidence-based, quality therapy services that you’re used to getting in person delivered in the comfort of your home – when and where you need it.
Many people address concerns with the idea of doing therapy via telehealth, but research indicates that clients notice the same level of improvement in comparison to face-to-face sessions. Telehealth is widely used and researched by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and has helped to provide high-quality services to clients who often struggle to obtain necessary care.
Telehealth is not appropriate for everyone including those who experience visual and/or auditory hallucinations, active substance use, recent suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or other situations that may be risky to your safety.
Services available to New Jersey residents.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Adulthood/Emerging Adulthood
Teens
Anxiety & Panic
Behavioral Concerns
Grief/Loss
Life’s Changes
Relational Concerns
Sadness/Depression
Self-esteem
Trauma
TREATMENT APPROACH
As a professional counselor, my role is to guide you as you take steps toward positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand life’s challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus, and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger.
I consider all my clients to be more than just another name, or an appointment. Therapy is meant to be a completely individual experience, and I treat it as such, with deep compassion. Not only do I want to provide support and encouragement for each of my clients, but it’s my goal to offer them resources that they can put into practice immediately in their lives. I use approaches that fit each client’s individual needs, with an understanding, that no matter what, everyone can achieve more personal growth and strength. It’s an honor to work on that together.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
CBT focuses on helping understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It's a step-by-step approach that provides tools to manage mental health concerns and emotional challenges.
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT)
DBT is an evidence-based, skills-based model of therapy. This type of therapy helps with skills to manage strong emotions, cope with distress in healthy ways, communicate effectively, and build/enhance relationships. It builds on principles from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION & REPROCESSING (EMDR)
EMDR therapy is a strongly researched, effective therapy method shown to assist people recover from trauma as well as other distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy is designed to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in the brain, allowing one to access memories without being overwhelmed by them, and integrate the memories as belonging to the past.
To learn more about EMDR please visit the EMDRIA websiteJacqueline Skutka has received her Evergreen Certified EMDR Clinician (EMDR-C) CertificationPERSON CENTERED APPROACH
Also known as Rogerian therapy, empowers clients to take charge of their mental well-being. Unlike traditional approaches, the focus shifts to the client's experience. The counselor acts as a supportive guide, creating a safe space for self-exploration through active listening and acceptance. This can lead to increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and stronger relationships. Person-centered therapy can be helpful for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or life challenges.
ADDITIONAL INTEGRATED ASPECTS
Additional treatment modalities utilized include
Trauma-Informed
Motivational interviewing
Polyvagal
Other experiential theories.
I do not provide immediate crisis intervention.
SUPERVISION
Providing supervision to those in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor is extremely rewarding. I can provide supervision for those who are Licensed Associate Counselors. During the supervisory experience, I will utilize a developmental theoretical model, while serving as a teacher, counselor, and consultant. Occasionally, I will provide direction, but as more advancement occurs, there will be an adaption of each aspect of supervision to match the level of the supervisee; The relationship will become more collaborative. Throughout this time, I will attempt to provide support while helping you foster confidence, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.
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