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Rev. Jacklyn McNeil

Experienced counselor focused on real-life change

LCPC, LPC Oklahoma

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Jacklyn

Rev. Jacklyn McNeil is a licensed counselor with more than 25 years of experience.

Background and approach

She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and addiction. She also supports those dealing with grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and career or life transitions.

Her style centers on listening and honoring each person's story. She regards clients as the experts on their own lives and offers practical guidance rather than instructions.

Sessions focus on building skills, naming patterns, and trying small changes that can feel manageable day to day. Jacklyn draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape sessions.

She uses Gottman Method ideas to look at relationship patterns, attachment-based concepts to understand emotional bonds, and cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior techniques and client-centered principles also inform the way she tailors support to the individual.

She holds licenses as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC in Kansas and as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC in Oklahoma. Those credentials reflect decades of clinical work in a range of settings and problems.

People who choose her can expect a steady, empathetic presence and a focus on workable steps. She helps people identify strengths, set goals, and practice skills between sessions.

Beginning therapy is framed as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all fix.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Gottman Method ideas focus on identifying interaction patterns and improving communication between people. Online sessions can use these techniques to notice habits, practice new ways of talking, and rehearse small changes that improve connection. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape how people relate and react. In remote sessions this approach helps clients name emotional needs and try different responses with the therapist's guidance. Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center and emphasizes empathy and respect; in an online setting this means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace and goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining ideas from different approaches and adjusting over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like flexible scheduling and fewer travel demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, coaching-style guidance, and ongoing reflection between longer sessions, making it easier to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, career changes, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Sessions emphasize listening and collaboration. The focus is on practical steps, skill building, and helping clients use their own strengths to meet goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Kansas and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Oklahoma and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed in

Oklahoma, Kansas

Languages

English