Meet the Founder
Jacqueline Stevens, MSW, LCSW, PhD (hon.)
Jacqueline Stevens is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, proudly owning MindFullyMe Wellness, a private mental health practice located in Stratford, CT. Her practice is dedicated to empowering individuals and families. Having grown up in New York City’s foster care system and group homes, Jacqueline’s experiences with trauma and instability have given her a profound understanding of the transformative power of connection, healing, and faith.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Business from Rosemont College, Jacqueline spent a decade thriving in corporate America at companies like MasterCard, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte. However, her own struggles with untreated trauma, depression and anxiety led her to confront the long-held stigmas and shame surrounding mental health. In her 30s, Jacqueline sought therapy for the first time. Through self-reflection and mindfulness, she made meaningful changes, which inspired her transition into a career in clinical social work.
Jacqueline pursued advanced clinical training, earning a Master’s in Mental Health and Clinical Social Work from Sacred Heart University. She then worked at various private practices in Fairfield County and Connecticut’s only nationally accredited addiction treatment center, where she trained under leading clinical mentors. This experience deepened her passion for trauma-informed care, addiction treatment, and group therapy. Jacqueline’s clinical approach is grounded in evidence-based, insight-oriented practices, and lived experiences with a strong emphasis on narrative therapy. She believes that individuals are the experts of their own lives, and that maladaptive behaviors—particularly those linked to trauma and substance use—are often coping mechanisms rather than problems in themselves. By addressing the underlying issues, the external symptoms will also be resolved.
Today, Jacqueline continues to help others navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions with compassion, dignity, and authenticity. A recipient of the Sacred Heart University Social Justice Award in May 2022 and an honorary doctorate from Rosemont College, where she also served as one of their May 2022 commencement speakers, Jacqueline remains a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, equity, and healing-centered practices in every space she serves.
Get to Know Me
Aside from my work as a therapist, I enjoy CrossFit in a community-focused, social way. I am the oldest of four siblings and completed two years of high school in one year (I’ll explain this when we meet in person). My husband and I have been married for eighteen years, and we have three children. Through practicing mindful attention, I have experienced significant changes in my life, including an 80-pound weight loss (the mind and body are interconnected). I have learned to practice self-compassion by setting boundaries, “No” is my favorite word, and I am still working on healing my own nervous system. After all, no one is perfect!
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Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
- Solution-Focused Therapy — short-term, goal-oriented approach emphasizing solutions over problems.
- Psychodynamic Therapy — explores deeper emotional and interpersonal patterns.
Mindfulness-Based Techniques — uses present-moment awareness to manage stress and regulate emotions. - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — promotes psychological flexibility and value-based action.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Interpersonal Therapy — focuses on relational patterns and social functioning.
Books I've Read
"My hope is to offer a space where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and authentic. Healing doesn’t require perfection and progress isn't always linear."
