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I have over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. This experience includes 12 years as the Commissioner of Mental Health in a county in New York. This work included responsibility for mental health, alcoholism, mental retatardation (as it was called at the time), forensic mental health and family court.

I specialize in short term treatment or CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with Adults.

I also believe I have the experience to work with women of color navigating the work field. I've written a couple books re this experience.

I'm active in my community as well as living a healthy lifestyle. I also love to travel.

I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck, disconnected from their body, or who carry an extensive trauma history. Whether you’re highly analytical and struggling to drop into your body, or finding it hard to feel and name your emotions, I offer approaches that meet you where you are. Using somatic and body-based methods, including movement, mindfulness, imagery, and metaphor, I help clients access their inner world, integrate difficult experiences, and break through old patterns.

I support teens, adults, and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves or each other. My clients are thoughtful, resilient people seeking a gentle, grounded space where they can feel seen, supported, and safe enough to reconnect with who they truly are—and with the relationships that matter most. People come to me when life feels heavy, when past experiences linger, anxiety builds, or connection feels harder to access, and they’re ready for compassionate support that helps them move forward with more clarity and ease.

I'm a licensed mental health clinician with over two decades of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand that clinical expertise alone isn't what creates real change — it's the combination of evidence-based care and genuine compassion that moves the needle. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and I approach every client as an individual whose needs, history, and goals shape the way we work together. My commitment is to provide care that is both rigorous and deeply human.

My name is Jylian Jackson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, authenticity, and evidence-based care. I work with emerging adults, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, and major life transitions.

As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I partner with children, teens, and families to provide comprehensive, compassionate mental health care. My practice specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD, anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), depression, and OCD. I believe in looking at the whole child, blending evidence-based medical management with therapeutic support to help your child thrive at home, in school, and in life.

What uniquely informs my psychiatric practice is my foundational background in pediatric neurology. This specialized experience allows me to deeply understand the complex intersection between brain development, neurological functioning, and behavioral health. When treating conditions like ADHD or OCD, I look beyond surface-level symptoms to understand the underlying neurological drivers, allowing me to create highly precise, targeted treatment plans that standard approaches might miss.

Hi! I'm Lina.

I know it can be hard to feel truly seen and understood, especially when life feels overwhelming. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel validated. My approach blends clinical counseling with transpersonal psychology, helping you shed layers at your own pace as we honor the connection between mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll work toward the clarity and balance you need to live your most authentic life.

Feel free to reach out or visit my website for more information:

www.transpersonalmentalhealth.com

Brian has supported clients struggling with ADHD, trauma-based disorders, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, finances, stress management, depression, and anxiety-based disorders. He completed his undergraduate nursing degree at University at Buffalo and obtained his masters at the D'Youville College. He is currently working on his doctorate at University at Buffalo. His clinical experience has included work in inpatient hospitalization, outpatient treatment, and rehabilitation and detox.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about walking alongside individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or impacted by past experiences. I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly heard and supported, I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions, and I believe healing looks different for everyone. I value connection, collaboration, and honoring each client's unique story, strengths, and personal values.

Catherine received her degree in mental health counseling from UMASS Boston and holds experience in helping clients with stress, loss, anger, and depression.