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Dr. Gwendolyn Jackson

Trauma-informed therapist focused on practical healing

LCSW Louisiana

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Gwendolyn

Dr. Gwendolyn Jackson brings over three decades of clinical experience to her therapeutic work, focusing on helping people recover from traumatic experiences and manage a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She centers care on issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, stress and compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family dynamics, addiction, ADHD, self-esteem and body image, and identity matters including LGBT concerns and self-love.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address both present-day symptoms and the long-standing effects of past hurt. Dr.

Jackson aims to support clients in understanding patterns, building practical coping skills, and strengthening communication and emotional regulation so daily functioning and relationships improve. She describes her practice as empowering and recovery-oriented, with attention to life purpose, attachment and abandonment themes, adoption and foster care histories, and caregiver stress.

Based in Louisiana with an LCSW credential, Dr. Jackson frames treatment around each person’s goals, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, goal-focused stance to help clients move toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Approach-Driven Online Support and Skill Building

Dr. Jackson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test more adaptive beliefs, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on practical behavior and thinking changes. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past abuse and neglect, using methods that attend to traumatic memories and their emotional aftermath while fostering safety and stabilization.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailor a combination of CBT, trauma-focused techniques, DBT skills, or mindfulness practices that best fit the client’s needs and pace of change.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with varied schedules and responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic tools from different settings while working toward clearer coping strategies, improved regulation, and stronger daily functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, self-esteem and body image, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical, skills-based work with attention to emotional healing; she draws on CBT and DBT techniques alongside mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches to help clients develop coping strategies and insight.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 32 years of experience working with people who have experienced emotional wounds and chronic stressors, emphasizing recovery from past trauma and improving current functioning.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Louisiana under the license number LA LCSW 3189.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English only and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English