Hershel Jackson, LPC

Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who brings 22 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of life transitions and mental health concerns. He upholds the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association and follows standards set by the Michigan Board of Counseling. His practice includes assessment and individual, family, and group counseling for substance use challenges, transitional issues, grief and loss, and interpersonal difficulties, as well as focused work on relationship, marital, and divorce concerns.

Jackson’s primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, supplemented with person-centered and existential perspectives. This blend allows him to address symptoms and thought patterns while attending to each person’s values, life meaning, and strengths. He has provided case management and clinical services for clients with mental illness and substance abuse, developing treatment plans and progress documentation as part of his work.

Educationally, Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling (Community) from the University of Detroit Mercy. His clinical training includes a 15-week practicum at the University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic and a 600-hour internship at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs, where he offered therapy to veterans. He is currently employed with an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, bringing extensive experience in assessment, person-centered planning, and addressing barriers to care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Hershel Jackson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and impulsivity. He also integrates client-centered (person-centered) methods that focus on empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative therapeutic relationship to support self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship issues. In addition, existential therapy is used to explore questions of meaning, freedom, and choice, which can be helpful for clients facing midlife concerns, feelings of emptiness, or major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jackson collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as needs evolve and progress is made.

Online therapy with Jackson is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make therapy more accessible for those managing family responsibilities, work demands, or mobility limitations, and they allow licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care across varied circumstances.