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Jacqueline German

LCSW

Compassionate support for relationship and trauma recovery

  • New York LCSW
  • Works with trauma
  • Supports LGBTQIA+

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline German is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Jacqueline aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion so they feel heard from the start.

She has notable experience supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community and adapts conversations and care to each person’s needs. Jacqueline says the first step toward change takes courage, and she offers steady support as people work toward clearer goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.

Jacqueline works with a wide range of related concerns, including body image, attachment difficulties, abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and dissociation. She also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and co-occurring diagnoses. Her background includes familiar work with avoidant and dependent personality patterns and with people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture.

Her approach is individualized: Jacqueline tailors therapy plans to match a person’s history, goals, and day-to-day life. She focuses on building coping skills, strengthening relationships, and improving self-worth. Progress is tracked in straightforward ways so people can see what’s changing.

People who choose Jacqueline can expect an empathic, practical therapist who centers the client’s priorities. She encourages open conversation about expectations and adjusts the plan as needs shift over time.

Approaches Jacqueline Uses and How They Help Online

Jacqueline relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and relationship patterns. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. This helps people who struggle with conflict, reactivity, or trouble naming feelings.

Another frequent element is trauma-informed care, which centers a person’s safety and pace while addressing past hurts. This approach helps people who experience dissociation, attachment struggles, or symptoms that follow abuse or abandonment.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. Jacqueline works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is working and what the person wants to change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that is preferred. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to help sustain regular progress and keep work consistent with everyday life.

License and NPI

LCSW New York · No. 093500
NPI1952807109

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jacqueline focus on?

She addresses relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem, depression, and addictions, along with related areas such as body image and attachment concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Jacqueline uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. She tailors sessions to each person and aims to make progress visible through clear goals.

What is Jacqueline's professional background?

She has five years of clinical experience working with people facing relationship and trauma-related concerns, and with the LGBTQIA+ community.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jacqueline?

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