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Jacqueline German

Jacqueline German, LCSW

Therapist in New York

Compassionate care for intimacy and relationships

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Experience

5+ years

Credentials

LCSW

Languages

English

Based in

New York

  • Relationship focus
  • Trauma informed
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming

About Jacqueline

Jacqueline German is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. She helps people address relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with addictions. Jacqueline also works with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and approaches every person with respect and compassion.

She keeps conversations direct and personal, adjusting counseling to fit each person's situation. Jacqueline tailors discussions and treatment plans to the goals a person brings. She aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

In sessions she focuses on building confidence, improving communication, and repairing patterns that get in the way of connection. Jacqueline addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, and commitment worries. She also works with people navigating alternative sex cultures including BDSM and kink.

Her experience includes working with dissociation, co-morbidity, control and dependent personality patterns, and stress from caregiving. Jacqueline pays attention to how past trauma and attachment history shape present feelings and behavior. She uses practical conversation and targeted strategies to help people try different ways of coping.

People who meet with Jacqueline can expect a respectful, adaptable approach. She supports clients as they set goals and practice new skills between sessions. The focus is on steady steps toward more satisfying relationships and greater emotional balance.

Approach and online therapy options

Jacqueline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She focuses on approaches that help people understand how past experiences affect current relationships and intimacy, and she uses practical strategies to build self-esteem and reduce symptoms of depression and addiction.

One approach emphasizes exploring attachment history to see how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps people notice repeated behaviors and try new ways of relating. Another approach centers on practical skill-building for communication and boundaries, giving specific tools to handle conflict and improve closeness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jacqueline collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. The process is cooperative and paced to what the person can manage.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. Licensed professionals can offer flexible scheduling that helps people keep consistent work on intimacy, relationships, and recovery goals.

Areas of expertise

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

License details

LCSW · New York
093500
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1952807109

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check these details with the relevant licensing board, professional body or registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jacqueline address?

She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, and addictions, plus related areas like attachment and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Jacqueline uses a direct, personal style and tailors conversations to each person's needs, focusing on practical steps and improved communication.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has five years of professional experience working with these concerns.

Where is she based and licensed?

Jacqueline practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Jacqueline?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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