Briana Jackson

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I provide a supportive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of West Florida and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. My experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults across diverse clinical settings, including community-based care, correctional mental health, and long-term care. These experiences have shaped my ability to meet each client where they are and provide individualized care based on their unique needs and goals. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem challenges, adjustment difficulties, and emotional regulation. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey, and you deserve a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, develop practical tools, gain greater self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized to each client’s unique needs. I believe that therapy should provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves, exploring challenges, and working toward meaningful change. I primarily use a client-centered, strengths-based, and goal-oriented approach, while incorporating evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, supportive psychotherapy, behavioral activation, and coping-skills development. Rather than using the same approach with every client, I tailor interventions based on the client’s concerns, strengths, readiness for change, and treatment goals. I view clients as active participants in the therapeutic process. Together, we work to identify patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress, strengthen existing abilities, develop healthier coping strategies, and establish realistic steps toward personal growth. My goal is for clients to leave therapy feeling heard and supported while also gaining practical tools they can use to manage challenges and create positive, lasting changes in their everyday lives.

During our first session, my priority is creating a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable being yourself. We will spend time getting to know one another and discussing what brought you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant background information, and what you hope to accomplish through counseling. There is no expectation to share everything at once. We will move at a pace that feels appropriate while beginning to identify your strengths, needs, and treatment goals. I will also explain my therapeutic approach, answer any questions you may have, and discuss how we can work together moving forward. By the end of the first session, my goal is for you to feel heard, respected, and supported, with a clearer understanding of what the therapeutic process may look like and the initial steps we can take toward your goals.