Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist in San Diego
Jacqueline Smith MFT has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 2003, when I became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I specialize in helping individuals and couples develop sustainable coping skills for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach combines empathy, self-awareness, and evidence-based practices to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can explore their concerns and achieve lasting change.I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs, emphasizing the importance of emotional attunement, respect, and personalized care. My practice is informed by extensive professional experience across psychiatric hospitals, community clinics, trauma centers, and private practice settings, ensuring a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and human relationships.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized mental health experience across diverse clinical settings.
- Our practice combines evidence-based methods with personalized, client-centered care.
- We provide flexible telehealth options for accessible mental health support.
- Our approach emphasizes cultural sensitivity and understanding of bi-cultural dynamics.
- We maintain strict confidentiality and prioritize creating safe therapeutic environments.
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Clients develop coping skills and self-awareness in a safe, confidential environment. The therapist employs evidence-based techniques tailored to each person's unique needs and background.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, building trust, and resolving conflicts in intimate relationships. The collaborative approach helps partners develop healthier patterns and mutual understanding while maintaining individual autonomy and respect.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health support through HIPAA-compliant platforms. This service maintains the same therapeutic standards as in-person visits while offering flexibility for clients facing logistical challenges or preferring remote options.
People
Jacqueline Bonelli Smith
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With over 25 years in mental health, Jacqueline specializes in trauma recovery, relationship counseling, and cross-cultural therapy. She holds California licensure and has worked in diverse clinical settings including trauma centers and private practice.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma, along with couples therapy focusing on communication and relationship dynamics.
Do you accept insurance?
I work with Evernorth Behavioral Health (Cigna) and MHN (HealthNet). For other plans, I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure online therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients who prefer remote access.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact me at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments to avoid full session charges.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality following ethical guidelines, with secure platforms used for telehealth communications.
