- Years in practice
- 25
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Depression
About Jackie
Jackie M O'Malley Gomez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at making therapy feel doable for busy adults who need clear tools and steady support.
Jackie combines hands-on strategies with attention to body awareness. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
She also draws on mindfulness practices to reduce overwhelm and somatic methods to help people notice and manage physical stress responses. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. Jackie invites clients to name what matters and then works with them to set small, measurable goals.
She emphasizes skills that can be used between sessions for parenting stress, mood shifts, panic, and daily demands. Her work includes helping people cope with life changes, relationship strain, family-origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and symptoms linked to post-traumatic stress. Jackie also supports people navigating postpartum depression, first responder stress, and seasonal mood changes.
People who reach out will find a therapist who values their strengths and life story. She encourages gradual progress and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and improve focus. Jackie speaks English and practices in California as an LMFT.
What Jackie works with
Everything Jackie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jackie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jackie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online therapy that build focus and calm
Jackie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. CBT often includes simple skill practice, homework, and step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve focus.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach attention skills and calm the nervous system. Mindfulness exercises can reduce rumination, support parenting presence, and make panic symptoms easier to notice and respond to without reacting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jackie will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Decisions are made together and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is useful for full conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a quicker check-in. Chat and text messaging are helpful for short check-ins, tracking small steps, and getting support between scheduled sessions.
Questions people ask about Jackie
What concerns does Jackie focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and related problems such as anger and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and short-term strategies that can be used between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of professional experience and has worked with adults and adolescents on trauma, PTSD symptoms, focus and memory concerns, and mood challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jackie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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