Jacqueline Marshall

Jacqueline Marshall is a freelance writer in the field of psychology and personal development. She has an MA in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois with 12 years of experience helping those with chronic mental illness.

Jacqueline writes regularly for Help For Depression and authors a column, Tango of Mind and Emotions, for Washington Times Communities in the Health and Science section.

Jacqueline is also a writer of short fiction, poetry, and essay. She practices yoga and chi gong, loves to read, and nap with her cats.

Here are some statements Jacqueline frequently makes to therapy clients:

• Trust your feelings; they are your road sign(s) and compass
• Check out your perceptions before making a judgment.
• To take your life to the next level (of well-being) you have to take responsibility for what you say and do each day. Otherwise you will always be what your past "says" you are.
• When you are truly listening to another person your mind will quiet, and you'll be receptive to your intuition.
• Most of the time people think about themselves, not you.
• You are not more important, nor less important, than anyone else.
• You are unique. Enjoy it.
• A kick in the ass is one step forward.
• You're a treasure. When you know that for yourself you will feel better, and life will be more enjoyable.

The list could go on (and on) but you get the drift.