Jacqueline Rafter

Jacqueline Rafter is a licensed clinical social worker who has spent the last decade helping people manage trauma, relationships, and life changes. She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and practices from Michigan. Jacqueline writes and talks in a direct, warm way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She sees people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, and stress. She also supports those who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual trauma and people coping with career shifts, parenting strains, or intimacy-related concerns. Jacqueline includes care for those facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach combines Trauma-Focused Therapy ideas with Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR techniques as tools in sessions. Jacqueline teaches skills for managing symptoms while working toward deeper change.

Sessions are conversational and goal-minded. Her style is non-judgmental, interactive, and empowering. She works with each person to shape a treatment plan that fits their situation and preferences.

Jacqueline sees clients from her Michigan practice and notes that her hours are generally Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with some evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She holds licenses listed as CA LCSW and MI LMSW and asks people to confirm scheduling times if they are in other time zones.

Approaches for online trauma and attachment work

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on addressing the effects of traumatic experiences and teaching concrete coping strategies for symptoms like anxiety, nightmares, and hypervigilance. It helps people who want to reduce trauma-related distress and reclaim day-to-day functioning.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connections and emotional responses. It can help people understand patterns in relationships, reduce reactivity, and build more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacqueline treats things collaboratively and will discuss which approaches fit a person's history, goals, and preferences. She adapts tools like EMDR techniques and CBT strategies as needed and explains why a chosen method might be helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or parenting, reducing travel time, and fitting regular check-ins into a busy week. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments while still focusing on skills and trauma processing in therapy.