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Donald Lee Jackson Jr

Donald Lee Jackson Jr, LPC, LCMHC

Therapist in Georgia

Calm practical therapy for real life

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Georgia, New Hampshire

Languages

English

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Practical coping tools

About Donald

Donald Lee Jackson Jr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Georgia. He brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and emphasizes practical tools that help people manage anxiety, depression, and life changes. He writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel approachable for anyone seeking relief.

He has about 10 years of experience working in counseling roles, including a background in school counseling where he supported students and parents across different age groups. That experience shaped his interest in grief, loss, stress, and the challenges that come with major life transitions. He also notes experience helping people with obsessive thoughts and anxiety-related difficulties.

His style focuses on walking alongside people rather than lecturing them. He prioritizes creating a relaxed atmosphere where clients can notice patterns and blind spots that are hard to see alone. He presents self-care and mental health as central to living a fulfilled life.

Donald uses several therapeutic approaches and adapts them to fit each person’s needs. He lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among his methods. Those approaches shape his work on relationships, addiction concerns, LGBT issues, intimacy questions, parenting strain, and attachment difficulties.

People who want to begin therapy are invited to use the Start Therapy process on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on availability. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

How his approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy and understanding; it can help when someone needs steady support and a calm listening presence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and some addiction concerns.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so the work matches what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.

Confirm which online session formats are currently available before booking, because the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue steady work through life transitions and reach a licensed professional from outside their local area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he often address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy questions, addictions, ADHD, parenting strain, and trauma and abuse among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He aims for a relaxed, nonjudgmental climate and focuses on practical tools. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

How long has he been practicing?

He has about 10 years of experience in counseling settings, including work in school counseling with students and parents.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with licensure listed as GA LPC and NH LCMHC, and he practices from Georgia.

Can I meet with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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