Jackie M O'Malley Gomez , LMFT

Jackie M O'Malley Gomez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. She has extensive experience supporting both adolescents and adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, and depression. Her clinical work also includes helping clients manage symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and difficulties with concentration, memory, and focus commonly associated with ADHD.

Jackie approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and noticing the resources they already possess to move through challenges. She combines practical strategies with compassionate support to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and address past wounds that continue to affect daily life.

Beginning therapy can require courage, and Jackie acknowledges the significance of that first step. She aims to create a respectful space where clients can explore goals, try new ways of responding to stress, and develop clearer focus and resilience over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jackie draws on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, along with mindfulness practices, to support clients in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety, low mood, or difficulty with focus. It offers practical tools for symptom reduction and problem solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and reducing their ongoing impact, helping people move toward greater safety and stability in daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance, which can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jackie collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy with Jackie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while accommodating work, family, and other commitments, and they allow clients to engage with licensed professionals from locations that work best for them.