Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays , LCSW

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays is a Tennessee-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate life's challenges. She focuses on supporting individuals who face stress and anxiety, who are coping with addictions, and who are working through relationship concerns, motivation struggles, self-esteem issues, and confidence building. Her approach centers on honoring each person as the expert of their own story while identifying and strengthening the resources they already possess.

Jackie believes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she aims to provide steady support as clients move toward meaningful change. She works collaboratively to empower people to set goals, build skills, and create new patterns that align with their values. Her years of practice in Tennessee have given her experience with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, and she brings a respectful, strengths-based perspective to therapy.

Patients and colleagues can expect a practitioner who emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and encouragement. Jackie combines clinical knowledge with an affirming stance that recognizes resilience and growth, helping clients translate insight into real-world progress and improved well-being.

Approaches, Collaboration, and Online Therapy Options

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps people repair and strengthen bonds - it is often useful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, and attachment-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client's own goals; it supports people who are seeking a compassionate space to build self-esteem, gain clarity, and increase motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jackie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She and other licensed professionals tailor strategies over time so therapy remains focused and responsive to change.

Online therapy with Jackie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed therapist, maintain momentum between sessions, and adapt meetings to work, family, and other life demands.