Jacqueline Scolaro

Jacqueline Scolaro is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 17 years of practice in Ohio. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and challenges tied to disability and caregiving. Her approach is warm and interactive, aimed at helping each person find practical ways to cope and move forward.

She has worked in multiple agencies and has experience with complex trauma and grief work. Jacqueline has also spent time supporting people who have disabilities and their caregivers, and she is familiar with concerns such as chronic illness, intellectual disability, and isolation. She uses that background to notice what matters most to each person she meets.

Her counseling style blends listening with active techniques. Jacqueline uses client-centered conversation to follow a person’s lead, and she draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. She also integrates elements from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to teach emotional regulation and practical coping skills.

She likes to make therapy adaptable. That can mean trying journaling, art, music, or straightforward skill-building depending on what fits the person. Jacqueline emphasizes collaboration - working together to test strategies and find what actually helps in daily life.

If someone wants to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Jacqueline welcomes questions and aims to make the first steps simple and clear.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities. The therapist creates space for people to share what matters most and helps them set goals based on their own values and needs.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes that can ease anxiety and depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes practices for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean mixing listening with CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or skill-building from DBT depending on what helps.

The therapist’s biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins, fewer travel needs, or scheduling that fits work and caregiving routines. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep care consistent while focusing on practical skills and everyday improvements.