Rebecca Jacklin, LCSW, CNC

Psychotherapist

Our Mission

To comfort and aid children, adolescents, adults and families in the healing process.

3 things to know about me...

1. I care deeply about the success of families and the downtrodden. I want everyone to know they have infinite worth.

2. I had a life epiphany while in my senior year at BYU. With full-time classes, internship (500 hrs), a part time job, a weekend job, and other responsibilities, I was overwhelmed and starting to feel resentful when social situations came up. I didn't have time! I realized my life was out of balance and change needed to happen to regain that balance. Now, balance is a big part of my approach, considering the whole health of my clients.

Are you needing more balance?

3. Another thing to know about me is that I had major health issues in 2012 through 2013. From that, I dove deeper into learning about healthy living. I also learned that there is evidence that links behavior and nutrition. In order to help others, I worked to become a Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). I believe that you don't have to just live with a chronic condition, you can learn to THRIVE!

Qualifications

Work Experience

Rebecca has extensive work history with a variety of social service fields. Either by moving or working two jobs at at time, she was afforded many opportunities. She explains, "We're complex human beings. I knew I needed a good foundation, but if I could broaden my experience, I'd be able to meet people where they're at.

That's really important to me."

Rebecca has worked with special needs adults at an assisted living facility, a drug & alcohol treatment center as a counselor and group facilitator, been a life coach for special needs adults living independently, Autism Specialist for a school district in San Diego, a substitute teacher, a programing co-coordinator for juveniles under state supervision, a counselor at a mental health day treatment center (Clubhouse model), a preschool teacher, and a social worker for a developmental pediatrician before fulfilling her ultimate dream as a mental health therapist.

Education

Ricks Junior College Rexburg, ID Degree: Associates, Sociology Deans List, Woman of the Year Nominee
Brigham Young University Provo, UT Degree: Bachelors of Science, Social Work (minored in Family Science)
University of Houston, Houston, TX Degree: Masters of Science, Social Work Member of National High Honors Society and NASW

Certificates: NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC); AFAA Group Exercise Instructor; Former Zumba Instructor.

Volunteer

Rebecca has a love for serving and has extensive volunteer history which includes: Special Ed pool assistant-age 12, News Reader for the Blind (Rexburg Radio Station), Full-time Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Quezon City Philippines (1 1/2 years), BYU Student Services Reader for the Blind, The Center for Women & Children in Crisis Children's Helper (UT), United Way Youth Mentor, BYU Filipino Club Co-founder and Secretary, church children's group leadership (CA), Sarah's House (shelter in TX), church youth group leadership (TX), women's welfare leadership (TX).

Rebecca played sports as a youth and has been a member of three cultural dance troupes.

Podcasts/Presentations

Move Your Desk Podcast, episode 166 and episode 190

Guest presenter: Understanding Autism & developmental disorders-Training for church leaders & teachers.

Texas Children's Hospital, community workshops: Autism 101, ADHD 101

University of Houston: ADHD & Asthma in Pediatric Populations, Women's Issues-Motherhood, Miscarriages, & Stigma, Siblings of the Special Needs Child,

Internships

BSW: Wasatch Mental Health Day Treatment Center. Developed and taught social skills groups, psychoeducation, and assisted in daily and enrichment activities.
MSW: Texas Children's Hospital Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics. Psychosocial evaluations, education and resource guide to patients, co-facilitated social skills groups, community workshops on ADHD & autism, parent trainings for families with special needs kids (PMT), etc.