- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral techniques
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Oshiver is an LMFT and LCSW practicing in New Jersey with four decades of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means Jacqueline pays attention to how feelings shape relationships and daily choices. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice and teaching at the university level. Jacqueline describes therapy as a collaborative process where the person sets goals and the therapist offers tools and reflection. She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and improve connection.
In sessions she addresses specific problems such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and substance concerns. She also helps with aging and geriatric matters, family of origin issues, and coping with disasters.
Jacqueline emphasizes integrating life experience so people feel steadier day to day. Her work aims to restore functioning in everyday life and support clearer choices about relationships, work, and health. To begin, prospective clients follow the online matching and scheduling steps provided by the service.
How Jacqueline's approaches translate to online work
Jacqueline uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name hard-to-reach emotions that shape relationship patterns and personal distress. EFT focuses on emotional experience and interactional moments, which can be explored in conversation and reflection during sessions.She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities so goals emerge naturally. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help during quick breaks or when quieter surroundings are easier to find. These practical options help therapy fit everyday life while the therapist and client focus on making steady changes.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Maine, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with client-centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people recognize feelings and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience working clinically and in university teaching roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMFT and LCSW credentials and practices in New Jersey, with sessions offered in English.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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