Jacqueline Awe

You're doing a lot. That doesn't mean you have to do it all alone! Maybe you're balancing school, work, relationships, parenting, or simply trying to figure out who you are in a new chapter of life. Maybe you're carrying grief, anxiety, a difficult past, or an experience that changed how you see yourself. I'm Jacqueline, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults navigate the moments when life feels like a lot to hold at once. My goal is to help you find your footing without losing yourself in the process. I enter our relationship with the assumption that you have the strengths, resources and exceptions to build your preferred future, even when you cannot see it. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m an adult. Why does it feel like I don’t know what I’m doing?” you’re not alone. I support adults through life transitions—career changes, relationships, identity shifts, homesickness, motivation, relationships, anxiety, depression, disability accommodations, sexual violence, and balancing school, work, and parenting and seasons of uncertainty—by helping them reconnect with their strengths.

I don't believe you need to have everything figured out before you begin therapy. We'll focus on what's happening in your life right now while also looking at the strengths, experiences, and patterns that brought you here. My approach is solution-focused, strengths-based, and empowering, with practical steps you can actually use. You are the expert on your life; I'm here to help you see possibilities, build on your resilience, and move forward with intention.

Influenced by my Caribbean background and enriched by years spent within Hispanic and African communities in the Bronx, I also approach therapy with cultural humility and genuine appreciation for the richness of each client’s identity. I understand how community ties, language, and resilience shape a person’s journey, and I create a therapeutic space that honors those influences.

Our first session isn't about having the perfect explanation for why you're here. It's about getting to know you and understanding the change that you hope to achieve after we work together. We'll talk about what you want to be different, identify where you feel stuck, and find a realistic place to begin. I want you to leave feeling heard—not judged—and with a clearer sense that you don't have to figure out the next step by yourself.