Jacqueline Lord, LCSW

Jackie Lord is a therapist and creative leader. Since joining The Dorm, she has started and co-facilitated the Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) group and two groups on the Dialectics of Anger. Jackie is a Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional who is committed to ongoing growth and learning. She regularly attends trainings on Codependency, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems to stay current with best practices. In her work with individuals, families, and groups, Jackie incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and DBT to create a supportive therapeutic experience.

Jackie has extensive experience supporting clients dealing with struggles ranging from processing trauma to substance use and codependency. Other areas of expertise include: anger management, trichotillomania, sex and love addictions, and navigating boundaries. She specializes in helping clients work through trauma by exploring patterns and stuck points in order to heal. Her approach is both holistic and individualized, prioritizing the specific needs of each client with awareness of intersectionality and environmental conditions. Clients who work with Jackie often feel more equipped for independence and finding fulfillment in their lives.

Before joining The Dorm, Jackie worked with victims of domestic violence, where she started specializing in trauma therapy. Prior to this, she worked with young adults in an intensive outpatient residential program, where she coached teens struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and gender dysphoria. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a MS degree in Social Work from Columbia University. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys cooking, writing, being with friends, making playlists, and finding the best chocolate desserts the city has to offer.