Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Hershel
Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 22 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier. Parents reading on a phone will find straightforward language about goals and next steps rather than jargon.
He draws heavily on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Hershel also uses client-centered methods to listen carefully and existential questions when people want to examine life meaning and purpose.
Background and approach
These approaches are mixed to match what each person needs in the moment. Hershel trained in counseling at the University of Detroit Mercy and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University. He has worked in roles that included case management, assessments, and creating person-centered plans.
He has experience in community mental health settings and in a veterans health internship. Sessions address relationship strain, divorce and separation concerns, guilt and shame, loneliness, and issues many men face in midlife. He also helps people facing family problems, feelings of emptiness, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.
The focus is on clear goals and steps that fit everyday life. Based in Michigan, Hershel offers a mix of structured strategies and listening. He aims to help people find manageable changes, regain motivation, and move toward clearer purpose.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401018127 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1043614621 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Hershel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Prejudice and discrimination
Methods Hershel names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Hershel names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. It helps people feel heard and clarifies their goals by reflecting concerns back and asking helpful questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood, which suits stress, worry, and low mood.Choosing a method is a joint process. The therapist will ask about your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust plans as you go. Collaboration means trying small steps, checking what helps, and changing tactics when something does not fit.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be a quicker check-in with less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work for shorter check-ins and written reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to connect from work, home, or while traveling and to choose the format that best supports progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Hershel works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and low self-esteem. He also addresses divorce and separation, loneliness, guilt and shame, and issues related to life purpose and men’s midlife concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation and structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions blend listening with practical steps and homework when helpful.
How long has he practiced?
He has 22 years of experience in counseling and related roles, including case management and work in community mental health programs.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Michigan and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, shown as LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people located in the region he serves.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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