Dr. Jessica Jackson

Dr. Jessica Jackson I am a psychologist that will help you heal through culturally responsive therapy.

I am a passionate practitioner-scholar-advocate in the field of counseling psychology. I divide my time between clinical practice, public speaking and advocacy, and scholarly writing and research. I deliver culturally competent evidence-based treatments to adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship proble

ms. I regularly provide local and national workshops, seminars, and webinars on culturally responsive psychological treatment.

07/01/2026

Some conversations in mental health are meant for the people doing the work behind the scenes, too. Let’s talk about it.

Mental Health: Hype vs. Help — Episode 7: The PC Structure: A Conversation for Clinicians

One thing I didn’t have time to cover: separating the clinical entity from the business entity doesn’t make HIPAA disappear. In digital health, privacy obligations typically follow who has access to patient information and what role they’re performing, not just which company they’re employed by.

As mental health care continues to evolve, so do the frameworks, systems, and approaches clinicians use to support people effectively and sustainably.

The PC Structure is one of those conversations. For clinicians, these discussions can shape everything from communication and care delivery to how we think about outcomes, collaboration, and support within the field itself.

There’s nuance here, and like many conversations in mental health care, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all perspective.

This one is for the clinicians, the learners, and the people interested in how the work continues to evolve behind the scenes.

Follow along for more thoughtful conversations around mental health care and innovation.

Part of an ongoing series: Mental Health: Hype vs. Help

Video edit: CLS Creative Co. | Wedding + Event Content Creator

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For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Consider speaking with your provider about what’s right for you.

06/25/2026

We’ve spent years talking about personalized medicine in mental health. But without understanding the person, we can’t truly personalize care. Importantly, personalization doesn’t start with treatment. It starts with understanding.

The next great innovation in mental health will not be another intervention. It will be building the infrastructure that helps every person understand, monitor, and care for
their mental health before they ever reach a crisis.

Mental health is health, and it’s time we start treating it that way.

Thank you Aspen Ideas for the opportunity to share my Big Idea for Mental Health.

06/18/2026

If you’ve ever experienced depression and someone asks you how you are feeling, how many of us say “fine”? Probably most of us. What would it look like if we started redefining “fine” for depression care? What if the mental health community stopped focusing on only symptom reduction and started focusing on symptom remission?

Mental Health America collaborated with Johnson & Johnson on Generation Fine, resources aimed at taking the first step beyond “good enough” and “fine”.

I recently joined the morning news to provide a few tips and encourage folks to talk with their provider about feeling better than “fine”. If you’ve ever shared a meme in the group chat instead of admitting you’re still not okay, you’re not alone, these resources are for you.

06/17/2026

Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming anymore. It’s beginning to show up in mental health conversations too.

Mental Health: Hype vs. Help — Episode 6: Virtual Reality Isn’t Just for Gaming Anymore

As technology continues to evolve, virtual reality is being explored in areas like exposure therapy, anxiety treatment, skills-building, and immersive therapeutic experiences.

For some, it may open new possibilities for engagement and accessibility. For others, there are still important questions around effectiveness, access, cost, and long-term impact.

Like many emerging tools in mental health care, the conversation is more nuanced than the headlines often make it seem. There’s still a lot we’re learning.

Follow along for more grounded conversations around mental health and innovation.

Part of an ongoing series: Mental Health: Hype vs. Help

Video edit: CLS Creative Co. | Wedding + Event Content Creator

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For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Consider speaking with your provider about what’s right for you.

Really looking forward to learning from these experts about regulatory consideration for today. Join me, Acacia Parks ...
06/15/2026

Really looking forward to learning from these experts about regulatory consideration for today.

Join me, Acacia Parks PhD, MBA, RAC, Aubrey Shick and Michael Pace this afternoon for an “Ask the Expert” session Society for Digital Mental Health virtual conference.

Share some questions in the comments that you’d love to have answered.

06/10/2026

Can one therapy session actually help? There’s more nuance to that question than you might think.

Mental Health: Hype vs. Help — Episode 5: Single-Session Therapy

Single-session therapy is gaining more attention as conversations around accessibility, cost, and timely support continue to evolve.

For some people, even one focused conversation can provide clarity, direction, or immediate support. For others, meaningful progress may require longer-term care and ongoing therapeutic relationships.

The reality is that mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all. What matters most is understanding what type of support fits the person, the moment, and the need.

Follow along for more conversations that explore the evolving landscape of mental health care.

Part of an ongoing series: Mental Health: Hype vs. Help

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For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Consider speaking with your provider about what’s right for you.

So excited to share that I will be at Aspen Ideas 3 weeks from today, joining Kate Snow, Jo Aggarwal and Christine Yu Mo...
06/05/2026

So excited to share that I will be at Aspen Ideas 3 weeks from today, joining Kate Snow, Jo Aggarwal and Christine Yu Moutier on the stage to discuss AI & Mental Healthcare.

This conference has long been on my list to attend and it is an absolute honor to participate in the conversation. I’m most looking forward to learning from so many brilliant minds (and of course soaking up some sunshine).

If you’ll be in Aspen, let me know.

06/03/2026

Sometimes the conversations around mental health move so quickly that we forget the importance of who’s guiding them. Let’s start there.

Mental Health: Hype vs. Help — Episode 4: Meet Dr. Jessica Jackson

Hi, I’m Dr. Jessica Jackson. I’m a psychologist passionate about exploring the evolving intersections of mental health, innovation, access to care, and the conversations shaping where this field is headed.

This series isn’t about fear-based takes or black-and-white thinking. It’s about curiosity, nuance, and creating space for more thoughtful conversations around mental health care.

I’m glad you’re here. Follow along as we continue the conversation.

Part of an ongoing series: Mental Health: Hype vs. Help

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For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Consider speaking with your provider about what’s right for you.

05/27/2026

Long-acting injectables (LAIs) can bring up strong reactions in mental health conversations. It’s worth a deeper dive.

Mental Health: Hype vs. Help — Episode 3: LAIs — Choice, Not Control

For some, they can offer consistency and relief from the pressure of daily medication decisions. For others, they may raise valid concerns around autonomy and control.

What often gets lost is that the experience isn’t universal. It depends on the person, the context, and how decisions are being made.

When the conversation shifts toward choice, support, and collaboration, it opens up something different.

Follow along for more conversations that hold space for different perspectives.

Part of an ongoing series: Mental Health: Hype vs. Help

*For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for personalized medical or mental health care. Consider speaking with your provider about what’s right for you.

Had such a great time at American Psychiatric Association annual meeting week. I always appreciate in-depth conversation...
05/27/2026

Had such a great time at American Psychiatric Association annual meeting week. I always appreciate in-depth conversations about how we can all work together to meet the needs of the millions of Americans living with mental health diagnosis.

It was a treat for Pierluigi Mancini, PhD & I to meet with Mental Health America partners & share more about the work we are planning for the 2nd half of the year.

Grateful for all of the partners who took the time to meet with us and who continue to support the work we’re engaging in together to help people have more good days: Compass Pathways Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. Myriad Genetics Bristol Myers Squibb Teva Pharmaceuticals Alkermes Acadia Pharmaceuticals Johnson & Johnson Neurocrine Biosciences

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