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

03/11/2025

Two weeks ago I had the honor of joining some amazing colleagues around the world to talk about mental health patient advocacy at Boehringer Ingelheim Global Mental Health Community Summit in Wiesbaden, Germany.

I learned so much about global mental health policy, data collection needs, and govt healthcare infrastructure differences. I was so impressed by the work of fellow panelist Christine Sakdalan Åsa Konradsson-Geuken, Dixon Chibanda & Professor Hong Ma about the importance of data in championing minds and transforming systems. focus in mental health is the future.

I was especially touched by so many personal stories and the intentional way lived experience was woven throughout the summit.

Thank you for the invite Allie Freitas Vanessa Pott Semêdo & Roi Shternin🎤 and for allowing me to share about Mental Health America ‘s screening program!

28/10/2025

Still reflecting on the Policy Summit 2 weeks ago.

Such great conversations about amazing work being done across the country to support youth mental health.

It was a special pleasure to join Dawn Thomsen Brandie Nonnecke, PhD & Daniel Weiss in conversation on a panel.

When conversations about the future of mental health are happening. I’m glad that policy is a part of the conversation.

Thank you so much Dr. Zainab Okolo, LCMFT for inviting me to attend and share my thoughts.

15/10/2025

So many great conversations at Policy Institute yesterday! The Institute focused on:

- Behavioral health access & technology’s opportunity.

- Technology’s role in educating and training the behavioral health workforce.

- Developing and delivering responsible digital behavioral health care.

- School tele-behavioral health programs and policy opportunities.

- Federal and State policy and digital behavioral health.

Thank you to everyone who attended.

02/10/2025

In January 2020, I officially became a licensed psychologist. I had just finished postdoc in 2019 and stepped into a faculty role right as the world shut down. That first year shaped the trajectory of my career in ways I never could have imagined.

In psychology, we’re considered early career for the first 10 years. Yet somehow, these past 5 years have felt like more than double that (lol).

I’m deeply honored to be awarded the 2025 Early Career Psychologist Achievement Award in year 5 of my journey from Committee on Early Career Psychologist (CECP).

I carry so much gratitude for the mentors, colleagues, friends, and family who have guided me, poured into me, celebrated with me, and laughed with me along the way. If you’ve been a part of this journey in any way, Thank you!

Less than 5% of psychologists in the U.S. are Black. As a Black woman, often the first, only, or different in the spaces I enter, I’m proud of the work I’ve done to not only show up, but to create change. My mama has always encouraged me not to leave a space the same as it was when you got there. That lesson guides me every day.

On my desk sits a small sign that reads: “Remember why you started.” My family, my community, representation, and a deep care for the human experience remain my reasons.

26/09/2025

Had such an amazing time at the Initiative this week with the AugMend Health team! It was my first time and I left yesterday feeling energized about the work ahead!

Highlights were hearing from the President Sirleaf & meeting Stacey Abrams (I got to talk fiction books with her and fan girled so hard!)

I left reminded that when we build products and services in mental health from a global lens, we set up a pathway to reach far more people. You can only sustainably scale with impact when you consider the resources of all communities

23/09/2025

So many great conversations at Psych Congress last week. Such a pleasure to be invited as a faculty member alongside Adrian Jacques Ambrose, MD MPH MBA FAPA Steven Chan, MD MBA FAPA FAMIA Solome Tibebu Saundra Jain Desiree Matthews, PMHNP-BC & William Sauvé, MD for the “Technology Preconference: Simplifying Digital Psychiatry- Tech for the Everyday Clinician”.

Dr. Ambrose & I presented on “Overcoming Battiers & Ethical Considerations” and I’m still reflecting on the work that is needed for us to create a mental health ecosystem that allows for all safety, efficacy & innovation.

Also, special shoutout to all the Mental Health America partners I got to connect with in-person in San Diego!

Looking forward to next year!

Thanks for the invite Steven Chan, MD MBA FAPA FAMIA !

22/09/2025

We are in the midst of a mental health crisis in this country, and understandably, people are turning to whatever resources are accessible to them to seek support... We need to acknowledge that this is how people are using [chatbots], and that some people are finding them helpful.”

To be clear, I don’t believe AI is a substitute for professional care provided by a human, but I do think that it could be part of a stop-gap support system. We can’t dictate how people will use technology, but we can work towards making the technology safer for all to use.

Thank you Jessica Lucas & for allowing me to share my thoughts!

08/09/2025

I’ll be at next week in San Diego as a pre-conference speaker.

If you’ll be around, let me know, I’d love to connect!

Join us Wednesday morning!

Technology Preconference: Simplifying Digital Psychiatry—Tech for the Everyday Clinician:

📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Psych Congress in San Diego: Technology Preconference

27/08/2025

Still reflecting on such a great exchange of ideas at American Psychological Association convention a few weeks ago!

The panel on opportunities, risks and priorities of & led by Renee Schneider, Ph.D. was so fun to be a part of. I learned so much about the amazing work John Torous, MD MBI & Shannon Wiltsey Stirman are doing. It was such a treat to have the cross functional insights of Daniel McDuff.

Grateful for the opportunities to meet new people, connect with friends and colleagues & be amongst my people 🫶🏾

26/08/2025

Happening in 30 minutes!

To kick off our new therapist community, this live panel discussion will tackle one of the most urgent issues facing therapists today: where is the line between AI that helps and AI that harms?

We have a powerhouse lineup of speakers:
✨ Dr. Jessica Jackson, PhD – VP, Mental Health America
✨ Dr. Rachel Wood, PhD – Therapist Educator
✨ David Cooper, PsyD – Executive Director, Therapists in Tech
✨ Kyle Hillman, CAE, CMM – Legislative Director, NASW-IL

800+ have already registered, hope to see you there too!
Register for the Zoom link here: https://lnkd.in/eDR-mMZc

12/08/2025

Can AI unlock the next frontier in mental health? It’s a great question and Andy Blackwell, Chris Hemphill, Steve Duke & I want to try an answer it at next year.

Vote for our panel picker if you’re interested in the conversation!

🗳 Vote for our panel: “Can AI unlock the next frontier in mental healthcare?”
➡️ Click the link in bio to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/g2GMHdfj
(just click the ❤️ — quick SXSW account setup required, but it’s painless and worth it 😉)

30/07/2025

I’ll be at next week!

Join myself, Renee Schneider, Ph.D., Shannon Wiltsey Stirman, John Torous, MD MBI & Daniel McDuff next Thursday at 2:30pm MT for our panel on & .

Let me know if you’d like to connect in Denver.

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