Vanessa Jackson, Ed.D., LPC-S

Vanessa Jackson, Ed.D., LPC-S I offer counseling services at Adjuvant Behavioral Health. She is the author of Suddenly Single, a personal account of healing after divorce.

Education

B.F.A., Communication Design, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
M.A.B.C., Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX
Student Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling with a focus on Traumatology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (expected graduation May 2025)

Certifications/Training

Certified S*x Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitizatio

n and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Qualification/Experience

Vanessa holds a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and is pursuing an EdD in Community Care and Counseling – Traumatology at Liberty University. She incorporates the tools discussed in her book to help clients navigate identity, purpose, and direction issues. Vanessa specializes in working with single parents facing the challenges of co-parenting, healing from past abuse, and overcoming betrayal trauma. She also has expertise in oncological psychotherapy, supporting cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. As the Clinical Director at Adjuvant Behavioral Health, she brings a deep understanding of chronic illness and medical treatment to her practice, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Individual Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (IMCP), and other evidence-based approaches. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys swimming, painting, and spending quality time with her husband and five children. Vanessa participates in international missions with Ananias House and attends One Chapel - Lake Travis. Check her out online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talk2vanessajackson. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Suddenly-Single-What-Meant-Turned/dp/1098038797

Barns & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suddenly-single-vanessa-m-jackson-mabc-lpc/1137592033?ean=9781098038793

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Sunset Valley, TX

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