Jacqueline Licauco, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Jacqueline Licauco, is a dedicated nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She began her career providing bedside care in an acute care hospital in West Los Angeles before advancing her education through a master's degree in nursing and ultimately earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Massachusetts Global. Dual-certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Jacqueline now specializes in outpatient medical and psychiatric care for adults and children, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Throughout her career, Jacqueline has remained committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare, with a particular focus on addressing mental health disparities among underserved and underprivileged communities. She believes that expanding access to psychiatric care and counseling is one of the greatest opportunities to improve public health and is working toward establishing a business that will provide free counseling services to adults and children in need. She attributes her professional success to her unwavering faith in God, whose guidance she credits for opening doors and allowing her to serve others with purpose and compassion. Beyond her clinical practice, Jacqueline is passionate about mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and empowering women to pursue advanced education and leadership roles in nursing. She encourages aspiring nurses to embrace the profession as a meaningful way to give back, acknowledging that while the journey requires dedication and perseverance, it offers the profound reward of making a lasting difference in people's lives. Outside of work, Jacqueline enjoys spending quality time with her family and traveling, finding balance and inspiration through shared experiences with her loved ones.