My name is Jackie Viola. I was a therapist at Mandarin Counseling from 2007 until 2014. I left to pursue full-time employment. However I am happy to announce that as of April 2016 I will be back at Mandarin Counseling part-time. I have two children in elementary school which gives me first hand knowledge of the joys and challenges of parenthood. My passion is to advocate for children and help them work through the issues that life throws at us. We don't have to let stress overtake us, however sometimes it takes time to find the right path. We must look within ourselves to find out what is causing stress in our lives and recognize any patterns that continue to create the stress in order to develop a plan of action.

Home of Insightful – Motivational – Therapy We, at Mandarin Counseling are dedicated professionals committed to providing quality mental health services. It is our overall goal to enhance the quality of life for individuals, couples and families. Our belief is that all people are valuable and unique and should be treated with dignity and respect. While recognizing the potential for change, an assessment of the client’ emotional, physical, spiritual and life experience is provided in a caring environment. We believe that our physical and emotional selves are directly linked, and thereby affect each other in both negative and positive ways. Therefore, emotional pain is our body and mind’s way of letting us know that something needs our attention. If we choose to accept responsibility for our health in this way, we will be aiding ourselves toward our natural drive for wellness.

Do traumas from your past keep you stuck? Does depression, anxiety or worry prevent you from enjoying the life you want and deserve? I can help. I have over twenty years of experience helping individuals and couples resolve emotional pain and get on the path to healthier, happier lives. I over a safe, peaceful atmosphere where you can explore issues that prevent you from achieving your goals. My practice combines cognitive, behavioral therapy with EMDR.. You have heard the saying, "Life is what happens while you're making other plans." These unexpected life events bring a variety of challenges to both our personal and professional life causing concerns that can overwhelm us. My counseling commitment is to join you in a partnership where together we can achieve methods to reach a healthier and happier lifestyle. By exploring thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to life's challenges we can: develop new understandings, consider new choices, gain strength and confidence and move in a direction that will aid in achieving realistic goals.