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I am a licensed social worker in Michigan and Indiana with over 7 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse or sexual abuse. I am SOGIE Affirmative in my treatment.
My counseling style is non-judgmental, warm, interactive, direct and empowering. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is eclectic, which means that I am trained in multiple styles of therapy and utilize the style that best suites each client. I tend to use a lot of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Inner Child Healing work, Motivational Interviewing techniques, and EMDR techniques. I teach skills for managing difficulties until those difficulties can be resolved. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to acknowledge there is room or need for change, seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you..
My hours are generally Monday through Friday 8a-5p
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
5yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
IN LCSW 34009470A
MI LMSW 6801106200
Reviews
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Jacqueline doesn't tell me what I want to hear—she tells me exactly what I NEED to hear, which I so greatly appreciate. She helped me get to the root of all the things that have been on my mind the past few weeks and has been wonderful to speak to!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful, I like that she reaches more people through both secular and Christian perspectives!
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 6 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jacqueline is a fantastic therapist. She uses a variety of techniques and seems to be a wealth of knowledge about the human condition and psyche. She is attentive and a strong advocate and is both a guide and a great listener. I really appreciate the work she is doing with me and would definitely recommend her to others!
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I love how she gets right to the point and doesn't waist time discussing things that don't matter
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
She’s amazing. For someone who likes a therapist who gives you something to DO, as well as insight, she’s a gem.
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Very understanding and honest. Shows interest and concern when needed. Very kind and helpful.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, addictions, and career difficulties
She has helped me a lot !
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is wonderful! Through her firm yet kindly guidance, I feel supported and have grown so tremendously. She has a sense of humor that I love and is keenly sensitive to my needs. I am amazed at my rapid progress from the onset. I look forward to our sessions. I highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I have been working with Jacqueline for almost a year now, and I can't be more grateful. She expects tough answers to tough questions, but is also compassionate and understanding. She challenges me in the ways I need, and never really thought about. I'm so grateful to be working with her.
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Trying therapy for the second time (first time with my primary health insurance) and I can definitely say, I’m thankful for coming across this app but especially having Jacqueline as my therapist. Knowing that she was selected for my needs was a breath of fresh air. Previously, I was just assigned to anyone with my insurance. Jacqueline is warm hearted, stern, and understanding. I look forward to our session because I know I’ll leave with answers, tools, and most important confidence.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have been going to in-person therapy with multiple therapists for the past 10+ years. After only 2 sessions so far with Jacqueline, I already feel like more progress has been made to address my underlying needs than with all of my previous therapists. I am very hopeful for the results I will have as I continue working with her.
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Jacquline Rafter is the best therapist I’ve had! I tried a few different ones before I was matched with her, but none of them helped or understood like she does and she helps me through all the tough situations I’ve been through. Thank you Jacqueline!
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with Jacqueline for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I love working with Jacqueline. She is a great listener and advisor who provides a range of techniques for managing everyday as well as deep-seated challenges from professional to personal. I appreciate her casual communication style that helps conversation flow, plus she gives really thoughtful insights throughout our discussions while prompting deeper thought and solution-based mentality. It's been great working with her! I can see a difference in my life.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jacqueline has been wonderful to work with. I was very hesitant in starting therapy, but I am so happy I did-and thankful she was paired with me. She makes me feel comfortable and knows when I may need to pause to collect myself during a session.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, coping with life changes, career difficulties, and coaching
We just had one session but I already feel comfortable enough to be completely transparent
Written on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
she has been remarkable. I have had other therapists in the past, none have been able to help me break barriers. I am only quitting thearpy temporary due to financial difficulties. I have every intention of coming back and I want to be re assigned to her.
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
Jacqueline is a great counselor. Being a client of hers it is evident she is invested and knowledgeable about the mental health field in various ways. I have had experiences with other counselors who sit quietly and listen, and don't offer much of an opinion or solution. Jacqueline can sit and listen if you ask, but when having a conversation she is knowledgeable in her responses and actually gives solid advice, solutions, and methods to go about an issue.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jaqueline has provided me with a great first experience in therapy. She is firm with her beliefs but also kind and funny, and we were able to reach productive solutions in and efficient amount of time. I highly recommend her!
Written on Aug 05, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She's excellent!!!
Written on Jul 30, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
Struggling? Taking forever to work through issues with therapists? I recommend Jacqueline Rafter. She makes sure our sessions are productive and focused on achieving the goals I set for therapy. Feels like she helps me get more done in a week than other therapists did in 2 months.
Written on Apr 09, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Jaqueline has been very helpful in managing many of life’s stresses for myself as a whole, and a wife/mother. I am more able to deal with difficult tasks because of her support.
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Jacqueline for 4 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jacqueline has helped me process grief, big emotions, and is an excellent parenting guide. I immediately felt at ease with her. She is patient, and also quick to address what needs addressing. I feel heard and understood. I feel she is cheering me on and truly wants what is best for me. I have had an absolute lovely experience with her as my therapist and have already raved about her support to family and friends.
Written on Dec 02, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and grief
Wonderful at listening and gave great feedback.
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 1 week
Jacqueline has provided me with tools and space to air out. She created a very safe place right from the beginning and has maintained that as I have tested the waters and started really sharing whats going on. Therapy is a big step and it takes time to find comfort with your therapist. She has been amazing for me from day one and I see nothing but happiness and great things in my future, no matter the challenges it presents.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Jacqueline has been responsive and supportive. She offers sound counsel and provides solid suggestions. She also does a great job at helping me see and understand what I’m going through while providing plenty of validation and occasionally challenging me. She’s been very helpful and I’m glad to know I have support when I need it.
Written on Sep 08, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Provided a great listening ear, no unfair judgement was made about my thoughts or feelings. I felt lighter in some sense after each session.
Written on Aug 17, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Jacqueline demonstrates competency and compassion—she knows her stuff and cares about you. She has been helpful to me in explicit and implicit ways. As a person who lives with a quiet whisper of discontent (or, sometimes, a loud cacophonous roar of self-critical abasement, anxiety, probably depression, and overall dissatisfaction), I have benefitted immensely from her demeanor and strategies. Jacqueline helps me target what I’m thinking and feeling (and why), and she helps me work through it. I started talking to her right at the end of a difficult 10-week period during which I had returned to secondary education in a challenging district (as a result of running away from personal and professional issues I didn’t want to face in my last job—attractive, eh?). I was at my wit’s end, to be honest, and was having a hard time functioning. She has been monumentally helpful to me in figuring out strategies to live and work by. Without telling me this directly, she helped me see that my “neuroses”—if we can still use that very accurate term—is in large part derived from poor choices in thinking and acting. Millennia ago, the Greeks knew that we could not separate the private from the public, that character matters, and that we often feel bad because we think and act bad. Jacqueline has been instrumental in helping me rediscover this universal natural law. She also calls me on my BS, doesn’t let me just go down rabbit trails for the sake of avoiding pain, and otherwise asks helpful questions. She’s a good therapist, and I appreciate her.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I’ve had only a couple of sessions with Jacqueline but she has already helped me to understand some things that have been deeply rooted within me for years, and given me tools to feel better about them. I’m really grateful for the talks that we have had already and am excited to continue working with her.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was stubborn coming into therapy and pretty firmly believed I didn't need it but simply talking to her the first time she uncapped emotions I kept bottled up and made me want to help myself. I couldn't imagine anyone better to help people.
Written on Jun 02, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Jacqueline is amazing. I was hesitant when I signed up, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But she has surpassed all expectations and I am so glad I took the first step and got started. I was feeling better after my first session and everyone since has built upon that. I will recommend her and this service to everyone I know!
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Jacqueline has been a lifesaver at a critical juncture in my life. She is responsive, empathetic, generous, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Her sound advice and listening ear have laid the foundation for a major shift in my life and relationships. With her help, I am coming to terms with past trauma and seeing myself and those I love in a new light. Highly recommended.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Jacqueline is kind, fair and thoughtful. She has been an immense help to me and I am grateful to have her counsel.
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Love her ❤️
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Jacqueline listens and offers suggestions.
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Jacqueline for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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