Jacqueline Awe

Many people feel that seeking help is a sign of weakness, but it takes courage to reach out for support so, seeking help is indeed a display of strength. I enjoy people and I look forward to helping you to identify informed choices to solve problems in your life and empower you to pursue the path to your answers.

I was born in the Caribbean, attended the University of the West Indies [St. Augustine] with a Bachelor of Social Work, completed one semester in the school of social work at New York University before I relocated to Savannah and completed my Master of Social Work degree at Savannah State University in 2002 and I am currently completing my doctoral degree in Community Care and Counseling: Trauma Cognate at Liberty University.

I graduated in 2002 and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have generalist experience in grief work, anger management, domestic violence, parenting, communication, boundaries and adjustment issues. My post-master’s employment was in community mental health. I also worked with juvenile sex offenders and counseling traditional and nontraditional age college students at a university, with various issues from home sickness, motivation, grief, disability issues, seeking disability accommodations, relationship challenges, sexual violence, depression, anxiety, managing school, work and parenting. I am currently the director of student services [counseling, health, prevention and disability services] and the coordinator of a program for students with housing and food insecurity and those who aged out of foster care. As an assessor, I do domestic violence, parental fitness, substance abuse, bonding and trauma assessments.

I look forward to meeting and working with you to enhance current skills, develop new ones and learn how to improve social functioning in various areas of your life.

My therapeutic approach integrates Solution‐Focused Brief Therapy, Strengths‐Based Therapy, and Motivational approaches. I help clients identify what’s working, build on their existing resilience, and move toward meaningful change with clarity and confidence. My style is collaborative and empowering; centered on your goals, your strengths, and your capacity to create the future you want.

In your first session, you can expect a welcoming, respectful space where you are recognized as the master of your own life. I approach our work collaboratively, listening closely, honoring your lived experience, and focusing on what matters most to you. We’ll explore your strengths, clarify your goals, and identify small, meaningful steps forward using Solution Focused, Strengths Based, and Motivational approaches. My aim is for you to feel seen, supported, and empowered from the very beginning.