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Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson

LCMHC, LPC

Therapist · North Carolina · 8+ years of experience

Collaborative counselor focused on practical change

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  • Warm supportive approach
  • Goal oriented work
  • Skills for day to day

About Emily

Emily Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who brings eight years of direct counseling experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, and changes in life. She aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through what feels hard.

Her background includes individual and group work and a range of behavioral health settings. Emily believes people are shaped by relationships, systems, and past experiences, and she uses that idea to guide sessions. She pays attention to how thoughts and beliefs affect feelings and responses.

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thinking patterns and practical skills, and Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and collaboration. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy ideas to build small, reachable steps toward change. Sessions focus on goals the client names and steps to reach them.

Emily aims to be warm and respectful in the therapy room. She works with people on parenting stress, family problems, young adult transitions, trauma and abuse, and issues around LGBT identity and self-esteem. She helps people break problems into manageable pieces and try new ways of coping.

People who meet with her can expect a partner in planning the work. She invites clients to set priorities and to try techniques that fit their life. The emphasis is on practical progress and on building skills the client can use after sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Family problemsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Mississippi, North Carolina

Languages

English

Approaches that translate well to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and making the session fit the client's pace. It helps with feelings of shame, low self-esteem, and the need to be heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and teaches specific skills to manage anxiety, anger, and mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, practical steps and quick goals to shift patterns of behavior.

The therapist treats choosing an approach as a joint decision. She will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, then try approaches that match those priorities. Sessions can shift over time as goals change, and the client helps guide that process.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it makes scheduling easier, allows shorter check-ins when life is busy, and can let someone stick with therapy while juggling work or family demands. Licensed professionals can use these approaches online to teach skills, practice new ways of responding, and set step-by-step plans that fit daily life.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCMHC, LPC
Languages
English
License (Mississippi)
LPC · No. 2647
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 22130
NPI
1073947081

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Emily help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, self-esteem, LGBT questions, family problems, and young adult transitions.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and warm, focusing on listening and working together to set practical goals and try useful strategies.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of direct counseling experience and has provided individual and group services across behavioral health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practises in North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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