Jacquelyn Golden Lane , LMSW

Jacquelyn Golden Lane is a licensed master social worker with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship or intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life challenges. Jacquelyn aims to help clients make clear changes that fit their day-to-day lives.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions center on what the person wants to change and small steps that can produce better days. She listens for patterns in thinking, behavior, and relationships, then suggests straightforward strategies to try between meetings.

Jacquelyn uses a mix of methods including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thoughts, emotionally focused techniques to improve important relationships, mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity, and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. These tools are chosen to match each person’s goals and situation.

She also has experience with a broad set of concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and women’s issues. That background helps when problems cross over several parts of life, like work, family, and health.

Jacquelyn works with people across Michigan and accepts international clients in English. She emphasizes clear communication, practical plans, and steady follow-through so people can make progress at their own pace.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building goals together. In sessions the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide what changes matter most. This approach helps when someone feels stuck or wants clearer direction in relationships and daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. It clarifies emotions that drive reactions and then works to build more secure ways of relating. This can be helpful for intimacy issues and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and personal preferences. Together they will choose methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility. Video is useful for a full-session conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep continuity and move forward from wherever a person is located.