Jacqui specializes in Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and groups. Jacqui believes each human being is blessed by God with a vast array of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that make them a unique individual. Her approach is to help her clients raise their self awareness about the talents they possess and how they can exercise faith to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

Jacqui uses a diverse set of counseling methods that support the whole person. She recognizes that her clients require solutions that meet their needs as biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual entities. Jacqui incorporates a set of overarching principles into her work that allow her to build effective relationships with her clients. Some of these principles include:

Marrying sound therapeutic models with biblical instruction that enables individuals to examine their perceptions and restructure their thoughts and behaviors to lead healthy and psychologically sound lives
Gathering a comprehensive client history and offering the individual tools they can use to address issues of the mind, body and spirit
Supporting the advancement of each client by helping them understand that they are empowered to make choices, take appropriate risks, and identify alternatives that allow them to reach their full potential

Ultimately, Jacqui knows that spiritual and mental maturity come as a result of the collaboration of client, counselor and the Holy Spirit. She commits herself to creating a space where each individual may achieve their goals in an emotionally safe and confidential environment.

Jacqui has over 18 years of social work and counseling experience gained from a number of private & public agencies. Prior to establishing FaithWorks in 2002, she held roles at the New Hope Guild Center, Brooklyn Psychiatric Center, and Saint Vincent’s Services. Jacqui was formerly a Related Services Counseling Provider with the NYC Department of Education. Jacqui is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York and she is affiliated with the New York Christian Counseling Center as a Christian Psychotherapist. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the American Association of Christian Counselors. She is currently a Network Provider for New Life Ministries.

Jacqui received a Masters of Social Work from Fordham University. She has earned an advanced certificate in Bible Studies from The New York School of the Bible and has earned primary certification from the prestigious Albert Ellis and Beck Institutes. She is a SIFI Certified Social Work Field Instructor. Jacqui’s passion is serving others and she is an active member of New Life Fellowship in Elmhurst, New York.