- CBT focused
- Existential elements
- Motivational interviewing
About Hershel
Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem and depression. He also addresses life purpose and related struggles such as emptiness, midlife questions, and the fallout from divorce or separation.
Hershel draws mainly on cognitive behavioral ideas while including client-centered and existential elements. In sessions he helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. He uses short-term practical strategies alongside conversations about meaning and values when those topics matter.
His 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. Work history covers case management, community mental health, and a long practicum and internship experience including a Department of Veterans Affairs placement where he provided therapy for veterans.
Sessions have involved assessment, individual counseling, and group work across substance use, grief, transitions, and interpersonal problems. He has experience documenting progress notes, conducting assessments, and developing person-centered plans through community programs such as Assertive Community Treatment.
Hershel follows the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and the Michigan Board of Counseling standards. For people feeling stuck after a change in work, health, or relationships, he offers a mix of practical skills and reflective conversation to clarify next steps.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Hershel often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. This approach is practical and works for goals such as managing anxiety, reducing avoidance, or addressing day-to-day stressors.He also brings client-centered and existential elements into work with people who feel lost or empty. Client-centered elements mean listening closely and following the person's concerns. Existential elements mean talking about values, life purpose, and how to make meaningful choices when facing transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Hershel will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods over time. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions focus more on skill-building, reflective conversation, or both.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or permit phone-only meetings when video is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help therapy fit into everyday life without requiring large schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include divorce and separation, emptiness, life purpose, and men's issues.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and existential elements. That means practical work on thoughts and behaviors alongside conversations about values and meaning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of clinical experience working in community mental health, case management, and clinical placements including a VA internship.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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