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Jacqueline German

Jacqueline German, LCSW

New York

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LCSW - Relationships and Trauma

  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem work

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline German is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing difficulties in relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with motivation and addictions. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.

Jacqueline often helps people who are figuring out what comes next after a change in work, relationships, or health. She brings practical, down-to-earth conversation to the room. That means clear goals, direct questions, and focused steps you can try between sessions.

Her background includes work with people from diverse gender and sexual identities, including the LGBTQIA+ community. She addresses issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, and dissociation. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and co-occurring conditions.

In sessions she adapts her approach to the person in front of her rather than following a single script. Conversations may include identifying patterns, practicing new ways of communicating, and building short-term skills to manage mood and urges. Jacqueline and the client set practical steps based on immediate needs and longer-term goals.

If you are unsure how to begin, she asks clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to clarify priorities. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Jacqueline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions in practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in relationships and communication, then practicing new responses to improve intimacy and reduce conflict. This method is useful for people facing commitment issues, codependency, or communication problems.

Another approach addresses trauma-related symptoms through structured skill building. That involves naming triggers, learning grounding or emotion-regulation strategies, and breaking problems into manageable steps. This can help with dissociation, mood difficulties, and the aftereffects of abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacqueline works with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, reviewing what's working and adjusting plans as needed. Clients set priorities together and test short-term steps before moving on to longer-term work.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about schedule options and the questionnaire used to match you with a session time and first appointment.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.

How would she approach someone who feels stuck or directionless?

She uses practical conversation to identify patterns and set short-term steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills people can try between appointments.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or legal considerations before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and services and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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