Dr. Jacquelyn Mentor , LMHC

Dr. Jacquelyn Mentor brings a compassionate, lived-experience perspective to counseling, shaped by personal losses and long-term caregiving as well as professional training. She has navigated the challenges of losing close family members, breast cancer survivorship, single parenting after divorce, and caring for aging parents, and she draws on those experiences alongside formal education to support others facing complex life transitions.

She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Psychology and an Ed.D in Counseling Psychology, and she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC. The LMHC credential indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling. With 23 years of clinical work, she has focused on family systems, trauma and abuse, domestic violence, child welfare, marital and relationship issues, parenting and school-related concerns, grief and loss, anger and behavioral challenges, and crisis intervention.

Dr. Mentor aims to build a nonjudgmental, respectful therapeutic relationship that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and practical psychoeducation. She integrates tools and resources into sessions to promote coping and skill development, offering a calm, professional, and genuine presence. Her approach is rooted in helping people find workable strategies and renewed hope while honoring each person’s strengths and story.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Jacquelyn Mentor draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting environment where clients are heard and supported as they explore their values and goals; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and exercises, and it can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Mentor works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time so therapy aligns with what the client finds most helpful and achievable.

Online care offers flexible ways to meet - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access licensed professionals from home or during busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and caregiving responsibilities while keeping a focus on progress and practical coping skills.