Theresia Jackson

Hello, my name is Theresia, but you can call me Tee! I understand that right now you may be feeling lost, frustrated, angry, hurt, and depressed; believe it or not...I’ve been there! I understand what it’s like to feel hopeless, scared, worried, alone, and overwhelmed. Right now you may not even know what you feel.

I know you have many questions and yet so few answers to what is happening in your life right now. This is where I come in. I am here to listen to you tell your story and help you figure out how to move forward in your life, more importantly, I am here to give you support and understanding so you do not have to do this alone. I promise you I will provide a safe place for you.

I’m an experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Master’s level Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I completed 8 years of PhD-level coursework and research at Northcentral University, focusing on Marriage and Family Therapy, relationships, family dynamics, attachment issues, and codependency. This advanced training has enhanced my understanding of these topics and how to address unique challenges.

My expertise includes helping with managing depression, rumination and overthinking, trauma, releasing trauma, and trapped emotions from your body, relationship attachments, codependency, and more. Also, I work with people who have low self-esteem or confidence issues, and I provide effective ways to manage and reduce anxiety. I help you figure out why you feel the way you do and how you can change it.

My post-doctoral level of education and extensive training in family dynamics, personality traits, and even societal pressures have allowed me to help many build and maintain healthy relationships.

As a clinician, I go beyond the textbook version of counseling. I value engaging with you, being relatable, and supporting your efforts. I prefer therapeutic modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family Therapy (SFT), and Family Systems Therapy (FST).

I’ve been trained in various modalities, so my therapy approach is eclectic. Your counseling experience will be genuine and tailored to your situation. I’m down-to-earth and available for relevant feedback and support. I’m here to listen and support you through any conflict, crisis, or personal challenge, including seeking meaning, managing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or dealing with traumatic memories.

Well for one, I won't sugarcoat it. I will be honest with you and tell you what I see, because if I am not being honest with you, then I am not helping you. I will then help you to cope, heal, and build emotional resilience, and confidence, and provide you with strategies that help you gain clarity in your life. I understand this is a vulnerable experience for you, so I will support you every step of the way.

In addition to this, I will engage with you throughout the week so we are not just meeting once a week, but talking, interacting, and working on the problems that led you here. This is a judgment-free zone that will give you the freedom to be yourself and discuss what is happening in your life.

My goal is to build you up to the point of resiliency so that you can advocate for yourself. You may leave me a message at any time, and I will respond to you as quickly as I can with relevant feedback on your conflict. The process will not be easy, but it is possible. I make it my business to understand your experience and offer realistic feedback and interventions to help you.

I see each client as unique, and therefore my strategies are genuine to your specific needs. I am here waiting to help you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.