Hershel Jackson, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Hershel

Hershel Jackson, LPC, works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. He writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is happening now. Parents reading on a phone will find short, direct conversations that aim to clarify problems and set simple, doable goals.

Sessions are meant to feel practical and focused on next steps rather than long lectures. Hershel draws mainly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions keep problems going and teaches ways to change them.

Background and approach

He also uses Client-Centered methods to make space for the person in the room, and elements of Existential therapy to address questions about meaning and purpose. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and Solution-Focused techniques to build quick, concrete strategies.

He has 22 years of experience working in Michigan with adults and adolescents in a variety of clinical settings. His background includes work in community mental health, case management, and treatment programs that involved substance use and complex needs. That experience informs a practical approach to common family and parenting concerns.

Hershel holds a Master of Arts in Counseling (Community) from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan - LPC. He offers help in English and does not take international clients.

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. The subscription-based schedule can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client sets the pace. It helps people feel heard and makes it easier to explore sensitive family and personal topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds small, realistic steps toward goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on thought patterns, practical skills, motivation, or a mix of methods so the plan fits the person and the problem.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video and phone sessions allow real-time conversation, while chat and messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy days. These options increase flexibility and make it possible to keep momentum between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional areas include divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and life purpose concerns.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 22 years of experience in clinical and community settings. That work included case management and programs addressing substance use and mental health.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, licensed in Michigan. His practice and experience are centered in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for different levels of interaction and convenience.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 22 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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