Valerie Jackson

Experienced, strengths-based licensed social worker

LMSW, LCSW, CSW Michigan

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Valerie

Valerie Jackson is a licensed social worker with three decades of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, depression, grief, and trauma.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to support clients wrestling with self-esteem, motivation, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Valerie emphasizes clients' strengths and treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering practical tools and perspectives to move forward.

Holding LMSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials, Valerie practices in Michigan and combines collaborative, empathetic listening with goal-focused strategies. Her work often addresses more specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, caregiver stress, communication problems, and guilt or shame.

Valerie encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to start therapy and partners with them to develop steps that fit their circumstances and values.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Valerie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she draws on to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and move toward meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Valerie works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so treatment aligns with their goals and life context.

Online therapy with Valerie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of care across changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Valerie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self esteem and motivation, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping problems, among other life and mental health challenges.

What is Valerie's therapeutic style and approach?

Her style blends collaborative, client-centered listening with structured techniques from approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and EFT to provide both empathic support and practical skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Valerie brings 30 years of professional experience working with a wide variety of mental health and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Valerie?

She holds LMSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials with license details MI LMSW 6801077180 and CO LCSW CSW.09932499, and she practices in Michigan.

Can clients who speak other languages work with Valerie?

She offers services in English only and does not accept clients who require other languages.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions with Valerie?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Michigan, Colorado

Languages

English