- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT methods
- Parenting and grief
About Angela
Angela Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses family of origin issues and related patterns that carry into adult life.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on recognizing repeated patterns from the family you grew up in and on building clearer communication and boundaries. She uses problem-solving conversations and emotional work to help people change what isn’t working now.
Angela blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses emotionally-focused ideas when relationships and closeness are the issue. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help with substance use, commitment questions, and getting through a specific life change.
She has worked across clinics, groups, and community settings and has experience with adoption and foster care topics, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and pain, divorce and separation, and parenting strain. Her background includes mentoring, clinical supervision, teaching, and public speaking over a long career.
Conversations in sessions aim to be direct and useful. That can mean setting short-term goals, practicing new ways to talk to relatives, or trying small behavior changes between meetings. The focus is on making family-of-origin patterns easier to recognize and manage in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters and decide next steps. It helps when the goal is clearer self-understanding and stronger personal choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, panic, or anger responses.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on relationship moments and attachment needs. It helps when intimacy, commitment, or family closeness are the main concerns by creating space to identify feelings and try different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and make choices together based on the person’s goals, challenges, and preferences. That collaborative process may shift as issues change over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow for a quieter check-in during a lunch break. They also let people work on family-pattern issues from wherever they are, while keeping appointments consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, family issues, parenting, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with problem-solving. Sessions mix emotional work, thought-focused strategies, and practical steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in counseling, supervision, education, and community outreach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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