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Lightwork Therapy and Recovery

Supporting Women’s Mental Health in Massachusetts

Jackie Lightner, LICSW, is the Founder and CEO of Lightwork Therapy & Recovery, a leading mental health treatment center in Woburn, Massachusetts, dedicated to supporting women 18 and older. Under her leadership, Lightwork provides a compassionate, empowering, and evidence-based approach to mental health care, helping women reclaim their strength, heal from past trauma, and develop the tools needed for lifelong well-being.
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Mission

Jackie founded Lightwork Therapy & Recovery with a simple yet powerful mission: to help women step into their power, embrace their true selves, and light up the world with their brilliance.

She believes that every woman deserves access to high-quality mental health care that is personalized, holistic, and rooted in evidence-based practices.

Through Lightwork, she has created programs designed to help women build resilience, develop self-reliance, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence—all within a supportive and expert-driven environment.

Comprehensive Treatment Programs

Lightwork Therapy & Recovery offers a range of outpatient mental health treatment programs, designed to address the unique needs of women facing mental health challenges.

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The center specializes in treating:

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Life Transitions & Stress Management
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Programs include:

  • Mental Health Day Treatment: A structured yet flexible program providing intensive therapeutic support while allowing clients to maintain their daily routines.
  • Outpatient Program: A step-down level of care for those who need consistent therapy with a more flexible schedule, incorporating individual and group therapy for continued growth.
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Evidence-Based Therapies & Holistic Healing

Jackie has built Lightwork on a foundation of proven therapeutic techniques while integrating holistic healing modalities to support whole-person wellness.

Her approach includes:

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Changing thought patterns to improve mental health
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Encouraging mindfulness and personal growth
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Somatic Therapy

Healing through body awareness and movement
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Mindfulness

Supporting emotional regulation and stress management
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A Community Built on Healing & Growth

Under Jackie’s leadership, Lightwork Therapy & Recovery has grown into a trusted and innovative mental health center where women feel safe, seen, and supported.

Since founding Lightwork, Jackie has:

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Expanded her team to 20+ mental health professionals

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Increased access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health services

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Built a center that is recognized for its compassionate and forward-thinking approach to care
Her vision for Lightwork is clear: to help women embrace their strength, heal from their past, and move forward with purpose, confidence, and resilience.
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What People Are Saying

"Jackie delivered an incredible keynote address at our company’s Annual Leadership Conference this year. As an organizer of the event, I received so many compliments on her presentation – she really connected with our School Directors, kept them engaged, and truly inspired them to own their positions as leaders. It was everything we were hoping for to set the tone for the rest of our time as a team! I even heard pieces of her message referenced throughout the rest of the conference!!"
 
- Margel DiMaggio VP of HR

“Jackie’s session at our student orientation was rated the highest of all the sessions and activities. We can’t wait to have her back for more opportunities to engage with our students and staff!”

- Lauren West, VP Study Abroad/Gap Year at EF

“Jackie has helped me manage my anxiety so much this past year, and has given me techniques I can do by myself as well. Jackie has been a major part in my healing process, and wants nothing but success for you, regardless of the cards you’ve been dealt. I’m so grateful for our sessions thus far.”

-Sloane P., client

“Since I have been working with Jackie, I have seen not only growth within myself, but a serious decrease with my anxiety. She is PHENOMENAL. I can be my most vulnerable self, cry & spill my heart out without feeling insecure or judged. If you had a hard time finding where to start, seriously look no further.”

-Sienna C., client

“Jackie has a way of being gentle yet honest in her counseling, while confronting the places within that need healing. She's extremely thoughtful and clear, and it's obvious how passionate she is about her patients and her practice. I appreciated how she is empathetic, yet also constructive. Extremely appreciative! Highly recommend!!”

-Elizabeth H.