Jacklyn Kenny Rothenberger , LMFT

Jacklyn Kenny Rothenberger is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Virginia with five years of clinical experience. She brings focused clinical work with substance and process addictions alongside relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Her practice emphasizes thoughtful self-examination as a pathway to greater fulfillment, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Grounded in a strengths-based perspective, Jacklyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as core tools to help clients build skills, manage painful emotions, and change unhelpful patterns. She has also worked with issues related to parenting, intimacy, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, anger, and adjustment to life changes, and she brings additional focus to drug and alcohol addiction, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, and women's issues. Jacklyn holds an LMFT license in Virginia - VA LMFT 0717002016 - and aims to create an encouraging space where people can explore strengths, set goals, and develop practical coping strategies.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more constructive patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve repetitive negative thinking and avoidance.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacklyn works with each person to understand their goals, strengths, and preferences and to tailor evidence-based techniques to fit their situation. That collaboration helps shape a practical plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging are all available. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, or mobility limits and to continue consistent therapeutic work from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, process experiences, and support changes over time.