Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays , LCSW

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Taylor-Mays is a Tennessee licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship or intimacy questions. Jackie emphasizes a straightforward, strengths-based approach that centers the person's own goals.

She treats everyday struggles like low self-esteem, trouble sleeping, grief, or career stress with clear, step-by-step conversation. Sessions often include talking through current problems, building coping plans, and trying new ways to handle difficult emotions. Jackie also supports people dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and substance use challenges.

Her style is warm and direct. She listens first, then helps set realistic steps that fit each person's life. Clients can expect encouragement to try small changes and space to reflect on what matters most.

Jackie uses approaches drawn from attachment work, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral ideas. Those methods guide how she talks about patterns, relationships, and day-to-day behavior. She also brings techniques from emotionally focused and Gottman-influenced work when relationship dynamics are central.

People who come for help with women-related concerns will find her open to exploring identity, body image, and life transitions. Therapy aims to build skills, strengthen self-trust, and reduce the power of old habits. The emphasis is on useful tools rather than labels.

She offers sessions in English from Tennessee and can work through changes like parenting strain, chronic illness, or major life transitions. Jackie helps people set goals and choose manageable next steps toward better coping and clearer priorities.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns shape current relationships and emotional reactions; online sessions use questions and gentle reflection to notice these patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and experiences, offering nonjudgmental listening and support so clients can find their own answers and build confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with concrete skills for managing mood, anxiety, and behaviors.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Jackie will discuss what feels most relevant, try methods together, and adjust based on progress and preferences. The process is collaborative, with practical goals agreed on at the start and revised as needed.

Online sessions include video calls, phone work, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging are convenient for brief check-ins, notes between sessions, or when typing helps express thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or medical schedules while keeping steady momentum toward goals.