About Jacqueline Schaefer
Jacqueline is deeply committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters hope and resilience. She specializes in trauma-focused interventions and addiction recovery, utilizing her extensive background to guide clients toward healthier coping strategies and lasting recovery.
Her professional path has taken her from court systems and police precincts—where she delivered crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault—to clinical treatment centers where she has supported individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges.
At Legacy Healing Center, Jacqueline continues to make a meaningful impact by tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and helping clients develop the tools they need to thrive.
Experience
Jacqueline has a strong background in social work and clinical therapy, with experience spanning court systems, police precincts, and clinical treatment centers. She has supported survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, provided crisis intervention, and guided individuals and families through substance abuse recovery and trauma healing. At Legacy Healing Center, she continues to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s needs.
Education
Jacqueline earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stony Brook University in 2017 through the Advanced Standing program, specializing in trauma-focused therapy. She previously completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at East Stroudsburg University in 2015.
She has also received specialized training in evidence-based modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Her education and training provide a strong foundation for helping clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful healing.
