Jacqueline Rafter, LCSW, LMSW

Jacqueline Rafter is a licensed social worker who supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works with individuals struggling with people-pleasing and low self-esteem, those adjusting to major life changes, and people managing ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Her practice also addresses traumatic relationships with partners or parents, experiences of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, parenting and family problems, anger management, career stress, and intimacy-related concerns.

Her approach is warm, non-judgmental, interactive, and direct while emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Jacqueline teaches practical skills to help clients manage distress in the short term while working toward longer-term healing. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. Jacqueline uses Inner Child Healing alongside EMDR techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - evidence-informed methods that are integrated into individualized care.

Jacqueline holds the credentials LCSW and LMSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Master Social Worker - which indicate advanced social work training and clinical licensure. She maintains an office in Michigan and schedules most appointments Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, with additional evening availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because she is physically located in Michigan and licensed in multiple states, clients in Pacific Time zones are asked to confirm whether listed appointment times are a.m. or p.m. when scheduling. She notes limitations on California evening scheduling on certain days and adjusts availability accordingly.