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- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family and divorce issues
About Hershel
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience, Hershel Jackson helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, and prejudice and discrimination. Sessions are offered in English and geared toward adolescents and adults as noted in his practice description.
Jackson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as his primary approach. He incorporates Client-Centered (Person-Centered) and Existential elements as part of his work. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when they fit a person’s needs. In sessions he aims to identify barriers, set clear goals, and work on practical changes people can try between meetings.
His background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling (Community) from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University. He has provided case management and treatment in settings serving people with mental illness and substance use concerns. His practicum and internship work included a university counseling clinic and a 600-hour internship at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs.
Jackson follows the ethical code of the American Counseling Association and the Michigan Board of Counseling. He documents progress with assessments, Person-Centered Plans, and progress notes. He currently works within an Assertive Community Treatment program and brings that community-based experience into individual clinical work.
Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered. To begin, use the site button to see online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective and values, offering a way to clarify what matters most and to make choices that feel right. It helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and decisions about life direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It aims to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test changes through practical exercises and between-session tasks. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Existential Therapy addresses questions about meaning, purpose, and personal responsibility. It helps people who feel empty, stuck in midlife, or uncertain about their direction to name those concerns and explore options.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying a few techniques and adjusting based on how helpful they are.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while working on behavioral and thought-based changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, men’s issues, and prejudice and discrimination.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
His practice centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Person-Centered and Existential elements. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when appropriate.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 22 years of professional experience in counseling and related services.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and follows the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Michigan Board of Counseling guidance.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking through the site.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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