- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential approaches
About Hershel
Hershel Jackson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and depression. His practice also addresses divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife crisis, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
Hershel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as his primary approach. He also integrates Client-Centered and Existential ideas to guide conversations. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside attention to personal meaning and values.
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. He has provided case management and therapeutic services in community settings, including work with people affected by mental illness and substance use. He has practicum and internship experience in clinic and VA settings.
In sessions, Hershel offers assessment and individual counseling, and he has experience with group and family work and with relationship and divorce-related counseling. He documents progress and uses assessments and person-centered plans as part of care. Hershel follows the ethical standards of professional counseling in Michigan.
People reaching out for help with guilt or shame can expect a blend of practical techniques and conversations about meaning. He aims to help clients notice patterns, try different behaviors, and reflect on values so they can make clearer choices.
How his approaches guide online work
Hershel draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. CBT offers practical exercises and experiments that can be used between sessions to track progress and change patterns.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can voice what matters to them. Existential Therapy appears in his approach when conversations turn to meaning, choice, and values during life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Hershel will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can change over time as priorities shift.
The therapist biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Hershel’s clinical methods lend themselves to practical at-home exercises, reflective conversation, and skills practice that carry over into daily life.
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 with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses guilt and shame plus related problems like divorce, isolation, and life purpose.
How does he approach feelings of guilt and shame?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and draws on Client-Centered and Existential ideas to explore personal meaning and values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of experience working in counseling roles across community programs, clinics, and VA settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan and follows the relevant state ethical standards.
What languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography lists assessment, individual, family, and group counseling experience. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.