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JESSICA JACKSON COUNSELING
SERVICES
Everyone is deserving of relief from anxiety, depression, grief, and the lingering effects of past trauma. I am here to guide and challenge you in sessions, ensuring that our time together is intentional, focused on your goals, and deeply meaningful. My priority is to create a space where you feel safe, fully heard, validated, and empowered to make meaningful progress.
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I specialize in supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, job stress, self-esteem challenges, family conflict, trauma, burnout, and life transitions. Additionally, I offer expertise in working with clients experiencing racism-based trauma, foster care or adoption challenges, codependency, and relationship issues.
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For those looking to elevate their lives beyond "okay" to truly thriving, I also offer life coaching services. If you’re seeking direction, clarity, or a focus on personal growth, coaching could be the right fit to help you unlock your potential.
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As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I bring a diverse set of certifications and expertise to my practice:
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Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
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Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
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TeleMental Health Certified
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified
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Academic Coach Trainer Certified
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I’m passionate about helping you achieve balance, clarity, and the confidence to create the life you deserve. Let’s work together to navigate life’s challenges and discover the possibilities that lie ahead.
COUNSELING
I invite my clients to bring their full, authentic selves into our sessions as we collaborate to achieve their goals. My counseling approach is somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered, and decolonizing, while also being culturally responsive and affirming of neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ identities. I practice through an anti-oppression lens, ensuring that our work together is rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and a deep respect for your unique experiences and identity.
As a licensed therapist in the state of Illinois, I am able to provide counseling services to clients residing within Georgia or Illinois. Let’s partner together on your journey toward healing, growth, and empowerment.
SOMATIC THERAPY
Somatic Therapy is a holistic approach to mental health that focuses on the connection between mind and body to support healing, emotional processing, and personal growth. This practice helps clients build their capacity to be present with their feelings, including heavier emotions they may have struggled to sit with in the past. By learning how to cultivate body awareness and listen to the messages our bodies hold, clients can release stored trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and foster a deeper sense of self-connection.
This process not only supports healing but also increases the capacity to fully enjoy life, experience joy, and navigate challenges with resilience.
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Training topics include, but are not limited to:
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Racial Trauma Healing: Understanding and addressing the impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities.
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Personal Rebranding: Exploring identity, confidence, and self-empowerment in professional and personal settings.
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Self-Esteem and Growth: Tools and strategies to build self-worth and overcome challenges.
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Racial Identity in the Workplace: Navigating and affirming racial identity in professional environments.
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Life Coaching for Transformation: Inspiring personal growth and goal achievement.
PRICE LIST
Currently Accepting New Clients
FREE
15 Minute Consultation
This brief session is designed to, provide an overview of my therapeutic and coaching approaches, learn your goals for therapy, and answer any questions you may have about working with me.
$200
Counseling
Individual 50 min. Counseling Appointment.
$300
Saturday/Family
Saturday sessions are available by request. Family and couples sessions are also $300
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
I commend you for taking this important step toward self-care and wellness by exploring counseling. I offer therapy sessions exclusively through Telehealth, utilizing a secure, HIPAA-compliant web-based platform to ensure your privacy and convenience.
Jessica is currently accepting new clients.
JESSICA'S MEDIA MENTIONS
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR FRIEND HAS MAIN CHARACTER SYNDROME AND IT'S EXHAUSTING
July 19, 2021
“That’s so important, to listen to ourselves,” Jackson said. “Some of us have been quieting ourselves for such a long time that people are not listening to their intuition—all they hear is everyone else’s voice for them. Our internal voice shouldn’t sound like our parents or our friends.” - Jessica
Random Acts of Knowledge Podcast
August 5, 2021
Do you know someone who acts like they are the star of their own movie and you and their other friends are just supporting players?
This type of behavior has a new name: “Main Character Syndrome,” and it can overwhelm friends and loved ones. It’s not all bad, though. Some degree of self-loving behavior is positive.
In our Random Acts of Knowledge podcast we chat with counselor Jessica Jackson about finding the right balance of “Main Character Energy” to live a healthy life.
Jessica Jackson, LCPC, ASDCS, SEP
Jessica’s professional expertise spans 17 years in Racism Based Trauma, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal & Professional Development, Educational Advocacy, Facilitating training, and Academic & Life Coaching.
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Jessica Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, and a (LPC) Professional Counselor in Georgia, specializing in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified, and TeleMental Health Certified.
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Jessica is the founder of Jessica Jackson Counseling, where she provides counseling, coaching, and training services tailored to empower clients and foster personal growth. She is also the host of the podcast Emboldened with Jessica, a platform that explores holistic wellness, personal development, and life’s big questions. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University. Her leadership and community contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including the 20 Under 40 Award from The Pantagraph and McLean County Chamber of Commerce in 2017. She was also nominated for the City of Bloomington’s Adult Human Relations Award (2017) and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award (2016).
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Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys photography, travel, volunteering, and curling up with a good book. Known for her infectious laugh—often described as startlingly loud yet deeply healing—Jessica incorporates the restorative power of laughter into her practice, helping clients embrace joy as part of their wellness journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THERAPY?
We are pleased to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, Modern Health, Oscar Health, Oxford, Optum, Carelon, Quest, and Cigna. For those without insurance or who prefer to pay out of pocket, we gladly accept debit and credit card payments. We also accept Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts.
HOW DOES INSURANCE WORK?
If you are using insurance, your session rate will be determined by our contracted rate with your provider, and your out-of-pocket cost will depend on your specific insurance benefits. For ease, we partner with a third-party billing service that will assist you with any questions related to billing, insurance coverage, and copays.
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
To schedule an appointment, please scroll down and click the 'Request an Appointment' button. Once selected, you'll be directed to submit your information. You will then receive an email with confirmation and the next steps."
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