Hershel Jackson, LPC

Hershel Jackson, MA, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 22 years of experience. He follows the Code of Ethics of the American Counseling Association and the Michigan Board of Counseling, bringing a steady, professional approach to therapy with adolescents and adults who are navigating transitional periods, mental health concerns, grief and loss, interpersonal challenges, and substance use-related issues.

His practice includes assessment and counseling services in individual, family, and group formats. He also provides counseling related to relationships, marriage, and divorce, supporting clients as they work through stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and family or relationship strain.

Hershel’s primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with Person-Centered and Existential elements. In practical terms, this often means helping clients notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors, clarify what matters most to them, and build strategies that align with their goals and values.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling (Community) from the University of Detroit Mercy. His background includes case management work with mental illness and substance use, experience completing assessments and person-centered planning, and training through 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 providing therapy for veterans. He is currently employed through the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program.