About

Jacqueline Rafter is a licensed social work clinician with ten years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals dealing with people-pleasing and low self-esteem, traumatic relationships with partners or parents, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger management difficulties, career challenges, and adjustment to major life changes. Her practice also includes care for those who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse.

Her counseling approach is warm, non-judgmental, interactive, direct, and empowering. Jacqueline emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic work and aims to create a space where clients feel heard and supported.

Jacqueline uses Inner Child Healing work, EMDR techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as primary methods for healing. She teaches practical skills to help clients manage symptoms and stressors while working toward longer-term resolution, and she tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.

She holds licensure in Michigan and Indiana and practices under credentials that include a Michigan LMSW (licensed master social worker) and an Indiana LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). She is also licensed to practice in California. Jacqueline is based in Michigan and provides care from that location.

Her availability is generally Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with some flexibility. She offers sessions daily between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays she can extend availability until 7:00 p.m. ET. Clients in Pacific Time should confirm AM or PM when scheduling. For clients in California who need evening appointments, Jacqueline notes she cannot offer sessions after 1:00 p.m. PT on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and not after 4:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday and Thursday.

Jacqueline recognizes that seeking change takes courage and that deciding to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life is a significant first step. She is available to support and empower clients through that process and looks forward to working with those ready to begin.

Location:
Michigan, United States
Years Experience:
10
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:ADHD, Anger, LGBT, Relationship, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disability, Divorce, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Personality disorders, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Stress, Anxiety, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: MI LMSW 6801106200, IN LCSW 34009470A
  • NPI Number: 1770948127
  • License: LMSW (Michigan) #6801106200 exp 2026-12-16 • LCSW (Indiana) #34009470A exp 2026-04-01 • LCSW (California) #LCSW118581 exp 2025-10-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether therapy delivered online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and transitions in life, online therapy has been shown to be similarly effective to in-person care for most individuals.

One major benefit is convenience. Online sessions make it possible to connect in the format that works best for someone—whether by video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to keep appointments and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients have the option to request a different therapist at any time if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible, practical way to address everyday challenges and make steady progress toward their goals.

How much experience does Jacqueline Rafter have?

Jacqueline Rafter has 10 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Jacqueline Rafter a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jacqueline Rafter is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW (MI LMSW 6801106200) and in Indiana as an LCSW (IN LCSW 34009470A).

In which languages does Jacqueline Rafter provide therapy?

Jacqueline Rafter provides therapy in English.

Where is Jacqueline Rafter located?

Jacqueline Rafter is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Jacqueline Rafter as my therapist?

You can work with Jacqueline Rafter through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Jacqueline Rafter cost?

Session costs can vary based on factors like your location and Jacqueline’s availability. Therapy sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For the most current pricing and billing details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To get started, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Jacqueline. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.