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Hershel Jackson

Hershel Jackson

LPC

Michigan

Practical counseling focused on real change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan / 6401018127
Experience
22 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Short term goals
    • Client centered
    • Motivational approach

    About Hershel

    Hershel Jackson, LPC, helps people who are feeling stuck by offering steady, practical support. He focuses on common problems like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship strain. He writes short plans with clients and talks through steps people can try between sessions.

    Jackson brings 22 years of practice in counseling work across community and clinical settings. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He pairs that with Client-Centered and Existential views to keep the focus on what matters to each person.

    His background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and has experience with case management, assessments, and progress notes.

    Past roles include work in Assertive Community Treatment and a 600-hour internship at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs. Those settings involved helping people with substance use, grief, mental health, and life transitions. He also has practicum experience in a university counseling clinic serving community members.

    In sessions he aims for clear goals and straightforward tools. He helps people facing divorce or separation, feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, impulsivity, loneliness, midlife questions, and issues tied to prejudice or discrimination. People meet him in Michigan and sessions are conducted in English.

  2. How therapeutic approaches work in online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change by asking open questions and reflecting what you say. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small, practical changes to break those patterns.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respecting each person’s perspective. That approach helps people feel heard and then choose goals that fit their values. During the first few sessions the therapist and client will talk together about goals and decide which approach or mix of approaches feels right. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are common as work progresses.

    Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or let someone avoid travel when life is busy. Licensed professionals, including therapists using Motivational Interviewing and CBT, can adapt exercises and conversations to work well in remote sessions.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPrejudice and discrimination

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    22+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does he address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship or family problems. He also focuses on divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose questions.

    What is his therapy style like?

    Sessions are practical and collaborative, using problem-solving and personal reflection. He blends approaches so conversations lead to clear next steps.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 22 years of experience in counseling settings, including community programs and clinical internships.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.

    Can I see him if I live outside the U.S.?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for scheduling.

    How is payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's listed availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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