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Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

Short Biography

I'm a therapist who believes healing happens in a supportive partnership. I work collaboratively with my clients, bringing compassion and respect to help them navigate challenges, identify their strengths, and achieve their goals. I aim to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey to well-being.

Therapy Philosophy

I'm a therapist who believes healing happens in a supportive partnership. I work collaboratively with my clients, bringing compassion and respect to help them navigate challenges, identify their strengths, and achieve their goals. I aim to create a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered on their journey to well-being. My approach to therapy integrates active listening, compassion, social justice, and mindfulness techniques. I listen deeply to my clients' experiences, creating a space where they feel truly heard and understood. I bring compassion to my work, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of each individual.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Relationship conflict Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Stress & Life Adjustment Work-related stress Major life transitions Sexual identity exploration Feeling stuck Personal growth

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Eclectic Therapy Holistic Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Secular-affirming Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Authentic and transparent Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Holistic / integrative healing Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Cultural humility over competence Transparency in process Non-hierarchical relationship Restorative justice-informed Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 18 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    BCBSIL, Optum, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info