Meet Jaclyn Staubach
Why I Do This Work
Before starting my private practice, I worked in various healthcare settings, supporting people navigating serious illness, sometimes alongside mental health conditions. During that time, I also saw how easily burnout and anxiety can take a toll, not only on patients and their caregivers, but on those of us working in healthcare as well.
People often minimize their own symptoms until they gradually stop doing the things that used to bring them joy. I understand this on a personal level. Through my own therapy after struggling with anxiety and burnout, I gained personal insight and clarity over time that now informs how I support clients who feel anxious, burned out, and overwhelmed.
Therapy provides a space to pause and begin reconnecting with yourself again. I would love to be your guide as we focus on helping you heal and move toward your goals.
My Style
My style is warm, grounded, and direct. I help you recognize patterns in your life and explore what will support you moving forward.
Sessions are collaborative and focused, with space for both structure and reflection.
Therapeutic Modalities
I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches in a collaborative way, tailored to your needs.
What To Expect
In therapy, we’ll focus on:
Identifying what’s driving your burnout, anxiety, or low motivation
Challenging negative thought patterns
Learning to process and manage emotions
Clarifying your values and what matters most to you
Setting healthier boundaries and protecting your time and energy
Developing tools to help you feel grounded and more like yourself
Are We a Good Fit?
Starting with a new therapist can bring feelings of vulnerability and uncertainty. While fit becomes more clear over time, the following highlights how I work and what tends to make therapy a good fit for clients who work well with my approach.
What I Bring Into Therapy
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I model and actively support healthy boundaries in therapy and in my practice. Boundary work is often essential for reducing burnout and creating a more balanced, sustainable life.
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I show up as both a professional and my authentic self. I will meet you where you are with empathy and reflective listening, while also being honest, engaged, and collaborative.
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I help you make sense of patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions by offering insight and structure rather than advice. This allows you to develop clarity and make decisions that align with you. I may suggest reflection between sessions, where much of the real change happens. You lead the work, and I’m here to guide and support you.
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I recognize the limits of my expertise and sometimes that means I’m not the right fit for everyone. If at any point it becomes clear that your needs would be better supported by another provider or level of care, or if you choose to work with someone else, I’ll provide you with recommendations. Your well‑being and access to appropriate care are my priority.
What Supports Clients in Therapy
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Early sessions focus on getting to know you, including your history, current stressors, and what brings you to therapy. From there, we work together to identify patterns and set goals that align with what you want to improve.
While therapy outcomes cannot be guaranteed, I am committed to showing up consistently, providing a supportive and thoughtful space, and working within my scope to support you throughout the process.
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There is always room to process and be heard, but therapy also involves building insight and implementing evidence-based strategies that support change over time.
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A willingness to explore patterns, internal experiences, and uncomfortable emotions with curiosity rather than judgment.
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Consistent attendance and follow-through play an important role in meaningful progress. I understand that life happens, and I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for any scheduling changes so we can keep your work moving forward.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, or stress related to caregiving or living with a chronic illness. Learn more below:
If my approach feels like a good fit for your needs, the next step is requesting to schedule your first session.
My Background & Training
I bring more than a decade of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker across acute care hospitals, inpatient palliative care, outpatient oncology, and primary-care based collaborative mental health settings. My background includes clinical roles within these Southern California healthcare organizations: PIH Health, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, and City of Hope.
Across these settings, I have supported individuals through emotional crises, anticipatory grief, burnout, and common mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and my Master of Social Work degree from Azusa Pacific University. I later obtained licensure as an LCSW in the state of California after completing more than 3,200 hours of clinical supervision.
My training and experience equip me to provide therapy that is emotionally supportive and informed by real‑world clinical practice.
Life Outside of Session
Outside of session, I enjoy spending time with my family (including my cat) and staying active. Running, enjoying a cup of coffee (or two), and unwinding with a good television show are some of my favorite ways to recharge. These practices help me stay grounded and balanced in both my personal life and my work with clients.
Ready to get started?