Jacklyn Kenny Rothenberger , LMFT

Jacklyn Kenny Rothenberger is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She focuses her work on substance and process addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and helping people cope with grief and loss. Her approach is strengths based - she encourages self-examination as a pathway to greater fulfillment and supports people who are ready to take the sometimes difficult step of opening up to another person.

She draws on evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and support recovery from addiction. DBT emphasizes skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for trauma, relationship strain, and intense emotional reactions.

In addition to addictions and relationship concerns, Jacklyn works with a range of issues such as stress, parenting and family dynamics, intimacy-related challenges, anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and post-traumatic stress. She also has experience addressing infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and women's concerns, offering focused care informed by practical, evidence-based techniques.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Jacklyn uses proven therapeutic methods adapted for remote work, including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) blends skills training for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for trauma responses and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jacklyn collaborates with each person to understand their goals, needs, and preferences, and she tailors techniques over time so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to continue consistently through life's transitions.