About Hershel
Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 22 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship strain. He also supports individuals coping with divorce, isolation, midlife questions, and issues tied to prejudice and discrimination.
His sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while keeping a client-centered outlook and existential perspective. That means he pays attention to what matters most to each person and helps them test new ways of thinking and acting.
How Hershel works
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 has provided assessment, individual, and group counseling across community settings and has experience with people facing substance use and mental health challenges.
Earlier clinical work included 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. He has also done case management and documentation for Assertive Community Treatment programs.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and steady steps forward. Conversations typically look at current problems, practical coping strategies, and ways to reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into more workable patterns.
Hershel lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Hershel works with
The areas below are the ones Hershel selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 22 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
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Online support options
How Hershel’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps people clarify what matters and how they want life to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It emphasizes practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve relationships.
Existential Therapy helps people explore meaning, responsibility, and life choices. It can be useful for those wrestling with purpose, midlife concerns, or feelings of emptiness.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Hershel will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions often start with a short plan and adjust as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, short reflections, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people maintain momentum between appointments.
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