- Anxiety management
- CBT and ACT
- Family patterns
About Donald
Donald Lee Jackson Jr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Georgia with 10 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues like addiction, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, and parenting challenges.
Jackson draws on practical, evidence-based approaches in sessions. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and develop different behaviors. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life.
In conversations he keeps language direct and concrete. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, like managing anxiety, handling conflict, and setting boundaries. He also helps people notice patterns that come from their family of origin and how those patterns show up now.
Jackson's background includes work in school counseling, where he spent years supporting students and parents across a range of concerns. That experience informs his practical focus on problem solving and communication. He pays attention to how roles learned in childhood affect adult relationships and decision making.
People who want structured, skills-based work will find clear, step-by-step guidance. He asks about everyday routines and challenges, then outlines small, manageable changes. The pace is collaborative and centered on concrete progress rather than abstract theory.
How ACT, CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people name what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and uses reflective listening to clarify what matters and what to change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and the skills emphasized between meetings.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday or work break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It also lets people practice communication or coping skills in everyday environments and bring those examples to the next session for direct feedback.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Georgia, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, parenting challenges, and related issues including family of origin patterns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, skills-focused conversations. Sessions emphasize practical tools and behavior changes people can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of experience working in counseling, including time in school counseling and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC and LCMHC licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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