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Jacqueline German

Therapist · New York

Jacqueline GermanLCSW

Compassionate LCSW focused on relationships and trauma

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  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Relationship support
  • Trauma care
  • LGBTQIA+ affirmed

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline German is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Jacqueline aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for anyone reaching out for support.

She works with people across a range of experiences, including those affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and dissociation. Jacqueline also supports clients navigating kink and alternative sexual culture, body image worries, caregiver stress, and co-occurring problems such as codependency or communication difficulties.

Her practice emphasizes listening first and tailoring how she talks and plans work to each person. Jacqueline describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals and methods are adjusted to fit what a client needs in the moment. She aims to help people build confidence, strengthen relationships, and manage symptoms so daily life feels more manageable.

Jacqueline is experienced in helping LGBTQIA+ clients and approaches each session with sensitivity and respect. She encourages someone who is considering therapy to take the first step and notes that seeking change is an act of courage. Prospective clients are invited to share their priorities so the plan can be shaped around them.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on specific skills and understanding. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories in a paced way and build tools to manage strong emotions; it can reduce the intensity of trauma responses and improve daily functioning. Another frequent method emphasizes improving communication and connection in relationships by practicing new ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can help with intimacy and commitment concerns.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Jacqueline will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, history, and comfort. She adapts plans over time, checking in so the chosen techniques remain useful and relevant.

Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, and make it simpler to continue care when schedules change. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to know what will be offered. Overall, the goal is practical help that fits everyday life and supports steady progress.

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

Addictions

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 kinds of problems does Jacqueline help with?

She helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and depression, and addictions. Additional focus areas include attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and dissociation.

What is Jacqueline's style in therapy?

Her approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. She listens first, then shapes conversations and treatment plans around individual needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns, including relationship and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.

How does payment and cost work?

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?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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