Jacqueline Machado

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or like your reactions are getting the best of you, you’re not alone...and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I help adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional reactivity, and relationship stress develop greater awareness, emotional balance, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to the life you want to lead.

What It’s Like to Work Together
Our sessions are a safe space to slow down, reflect, and get curious...not critical...about what’s going on inside. Whether you’re trying to break old patterns, understand why you feel so reactive in certain situations, or stop spiraling in your thoughts, I’ll meet you where you are with care, patience, and curiosity.

My Approach
I draw from interpersonal neurobiology, neuroscience-informed psychotherapy and attachment-based therapy to help you understand how past experiences and relationships may be shaping the way you see yourself, relate to others, and respond to stress.

Together, we’ll identify the beliefs, relational patterns, and protective responses that may have developed earlier in life but no longer serve you in the present. We’ll work toward creating more flexible ways of thinking, feeling, communicating, and responding so that you can make choices that reflect who you are today rather than remaining stuck in old patterns.

What We’ll Work On

Understanding emotional overwhelm and expand your ability to stay grounded

Regulating emotions and responding with intention, not impulse

Shifting out of old patterns that no longer help

Moving through trauma, or stress with more self-compassion

Recognizing and reframing shame and self-critical messages

Communicating in ways that reduce conflict and build connection

Developing healthier boundaries and more fulfilling relationships

Building greater confidence in your needs, choices and sense of self

My Style
I show up with warmth, curiosity, and respect. I believe deep change is possible when we feel seen and safe. I’ll support you without judgment as we make sense of the patterns that have shaped you and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others.

If you’re ready to feel more emotionally balanced, less overwhelmed, and more connected to yourself and the life you want, I’d be honored to support you.

I currently accept the following insurance plans:
Kaiser SoCal Commercial/Medi-Cal