Tissan Jackson
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for all ages who may be dealing with getting past challenges and emotions that have been buried. This often takes the form of anger, guilt, depression, grief, and anxiety. I work to help clients get through this transition time and to build skills that allow them to live a satisfying life. My communication style is open and inviting. I want my clients to feel and know that this is a judgment-free zone. I will listen with both understanding and empathy. Always with the premise, not what's wrong with you, but what happened to you. My goal for you is to collaborate with you and get you to a point where you no longer need my help. This occurs by building a trusting relationship with mutual respect and boundaries. Over time, you'll learn new skills and strategies to accomplish the goals that have been set.
First session
Our first session will include me asking questions about your feelings, what led you to therapy, your goals, your history, and your successes. It's about us building rapport and understanding. I cannot guarantee that this experience will not be challenging, but I can say that if you're willing to stick it out, it will be worth it in the end.
Strengths
My journey to becoming a therapist started after a tragedy. My original plan was to become a nurse. Still in the helping field, but not to this degree. This journey has led me to finding my calling by becoming empathetic and genuine with everyone I meet. My approach to therapy is client-centered. You are the driver. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma and/or grief using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Strength-based approaches. What makes me stand out is my desire to see people who were once broken learn to thrive even in the mist of healing.
Ideal clients
I am open to serving any client regardless of their age or gender. I have worked with trauma, SUD, grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD just to name a few. My only requirement is that you are open and willing to learn and try something different. At the end of the day, I am here to help; and there is no ideal client just people who need assistance navigating through a tough time.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
Teach skills, homework, processing thoughts and feelings, create a trauma narrative (timeline to see where trauma began and how it has affected your life)
EMDR
Use memories (traumatic) that are stored in the brain and reprocess them so that they lose their emotional intensity. This is done by eye movement. Coping skills are taught.
Grief Therapy
Teach the meaning of grief and loss; learn there is no time limit on grief; navigate through the pain and process it in a safe environment
Strength-Based
Focus on the strengths/coping skills that are already present and build on those; look at past successes
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Talk therapy to manage intense emotions, trauma, depression, and self-harming behaviors; focus on acceptance and change.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- LouisianaLicense 19805
- MississippiLicense C10433