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Donald Lee Jackson Jr

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Donald Lee Jackson Jr, LPC, LCMHC

Georgia

LPC and LCMHC focusing on relationships and parenting

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About

  • Anxiety and depression
  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Parenting support

About Donald

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Georgia with 10 years of experience, Donald Lee Jackson Jr helps people manage anxiety, depression, grief, life changes, and relationship concerns. He lists parenting and fatherhood issues among his areas of focus, along with addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Jackson uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thought and change unhelpful habits. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to work on values and willingness to face difficult feelings. He also practices client-centered methods that prioritize what the person brings to each session.

In the first meetings he aims to learn what matters most to the person and which problems are causing the most strain at home or work. He offers concrete tools for managing anxiety and OCD symptoms, and steps for coping with major life transitions. Conversation and short exercises are common in session.

Jackson's background includes school counseling and many years supporting students and parents. That experience informs his approach to parenting-related stress and family of origin issues without implying he runs family or couples sessions. He describes his role as walking alongside clients while pointing out blind spots that can be hard to see alone.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. To get started, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to arrange the first appointment.

How sessions work

How ACT, CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, then clarify values and take small actions toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, OCD tendencies, and stress. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting what the person brings, giving space for them to guide the pace and topics in session.

Finding the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from ACT, CBT, and client-centered work depending on needs like parenting strain, relationship stress, or attention and mood concerns.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Many people find that regular, scheduled sessions help maintain progress while balancing work and family responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Georgia, New Hampshire

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What problems does he help with?

He lists stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, parenting and many related concerns including addictions and trauma.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a practical mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work to provide tools and conversations that address daily struggles.

How much experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience, including years in school counseling supporting students and parents.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LPC and an LCMHC licensed in Georgia.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary 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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