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Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson

Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson

LCSW, CSW, LISW

Therapist · Colorado · 24+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW focusing on practical change

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  • Person-centered
  • Skills-focused
  • Values-based

About Joanette

Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of practice. She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW credentials and works from Colorado. Joanette focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, anger, and other difficult life changes.

Her style is straightforward and person-centered. She aims to create an affirming space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and building self-compassion.

Joanette draws from several evidence-informed approaches to shape each person's plan. She uses techniques that help with thoughts and behaviors, emotional regulation, and values-based goals. The work often includes short skills practice and real-life experiments between sessions.

Clients can expect a collaborative process. Joanette listens first, then helps set achievable goals and tracks progress. She supports people who are coping with parenting strain, relationship problems, caregiving stress, substance concerns, and identity-related issues.

Her background includes long-term clinical work across settings and a focus on practical problem solving. Joanette accepts international clients and offers sessions according to her current scheduling model. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Colorado

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and life transitions where goals and actions feel unclear.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills for problems like panic, low mood, and addictive patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be helpful when strong emotions get in the way of daily life or relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanette will listen to your goals and try methods that match your needs. The plan is collaborative and may mix techniques from these approaches as progress is tracked.

The biography does not specify which remote session types are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules require them. Licensed professionals can adapt in-session exercises and between-session practices so therapy fits everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Colorado
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
LCSW, CSW, LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1000090-supv
License (Colorado)
LCSW · No. CSW.09930845
NPI
1548878218

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 Joanette address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger, and related challenges such as parenting strain, caregiver stress, and relationship or intimacy issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is person-centered and collaborative. She focuses on practical skills, clearer communication, and building self-compassion while tailoring methods to each person's needs.

What experience does she bring to therapy?

Joanette has 24 years of clinical experience working across a range of settings with people facing life transitions, trauma, and long-term challenges.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW credentials and practices from Colorado with licensure in Colorado and Ohio reflected in her profile.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.

How do I begin working with her?

Select 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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