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Jerrold Jackson, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Narrative work
- Solution-focused planning
About Jerrold
Jerrold Jackson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 15 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and issues many men bring to therapy. He also focuses on communication problems and questions about life purpose.
He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens to current concerns, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits that keep problems going. He uses practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches to try different ways of responding to daily stressors.
Jerrold emphasizes collaborative planning. He and the client set short-term goals, track progress, and adjust tactics based on what works. Sessions often include skill-building - for example, ways to manage anxious thoughts, practice clearer communication, or change routines that fuel low mood.
When relationship or family issues are the focus, he helps an individual sort through patterns and communication blocks. For issues about life purpose he helps people clarify values, set small experiments, and test realistic next steps in life or work.
He describes his method as practical and person-centered, combining Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques with CBT elements. This mix is used to map a client’s story, identify strengths, and create concrete steps for change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jerrold uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include structured exercises, homework tasks, and practical skills for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. That approach helps people clarify feelings and priorities before choosing concrete steps. Narrative Therapy appears in his work to separate a person from problem-saturated stories and to find alternative, more useful ways to describe life events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That could mean trying CBT techniques for a period, then shifting to solution-focused experiments or narrative exercises based on what proves most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people work on skills in the settings where problems occur. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that focus on a single skill when that matches a person’s needs.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and men’s issues. Communication problems and life purpose are also noted focus areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He helps people notice thought and behavior patterns and then tries concrete changes together.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a practicing mental health counselor in Washington.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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