Hershel Jackson

Hershel Jackson, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 22 years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on issues like divorce and separation, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, midlife questions, men’s issues, prejudice and discrimination, and life purpose.

He practices primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective while incorporating Client-Centered and Existential approaches. Sessions are practical and conversational. He listens to what feels most pressing and helps people identify concrete steps to manage thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

Hershel’s background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University. He is currently employed with an Assertive Community Treatment program and has experience doing assessments, case management, and progress documentation.

His clinical experience includes a 15-week practicum at the University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic and a 600-hour internship at the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs, where he worked with veterans receiving medical and mental health services. That work contributed to his familiarity with substance use and complex mental health needs.

In sessions he combines problem-focused strategies with reflective conversation. People who feel stuck in work or life often begin by naming what drains them, then try small changes that can reduce stress and clarify priorities. Practical tools from CBT and focused conversations from motivational and solution-focused methods are commonly used.

How his approaches translate to online work

This therapist commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy when working with people who feel stuck. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their values and priorities.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hershel will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He matches practical interventions with reflective conversation so clients can try different ways of addressing stress, relationships, or questions about life purpose.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use a mix of problem-focused exercises and conversational review that translate well to remote sessions, helping people test changes between meetings without promising any particular outcome.