Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Life Transitions and 5 more.

Jenai Hackett

(she/her)

LPC, 8 years of experience

Often rebooked

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

You’ve spent so much of your life showing up for everyone else that somewhere along the way, you may have stopped checking in with yourself. On the outside, you might appear strong, capable, and high-functioning, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck trying to hold everything together. Whether you’re navigating relationship stress, family expectations, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, or simply trying to rediscover who you are beyond survival mode, therapy can be a space where you no longer have to carry it all alone.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our sessions will be grounded in practical tools and skills designed to help you overcome obstacles. Whether it's decision-making, managing life changes, or addressing stressors, you'll acquire strategies to not only navigate your current challenges but also build a foundation for future resilience. In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work together in follow-up sessions. Together, we'll discuss your expectations and goals for counseling. This is a collaborative process, and your input is crucial in shaping our work together. We want to make sure our sessions are focused on what matters most to you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in authenticity. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe enough to show up fully as yourself without judgment. Together, we will work to build healthier coping skills, improve emotional wellness, strengthen boundaries, process difficult experiences, and help you move toward the version of yourself that feels most whole and aligned. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially if you’re used to handling things on your own. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I specialize in supporting women of color as they navigate anxiety, stress, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, depression, academic or career pressures, and relationship concerns. I understand the unique weight that can come from constantly feeling the need to be “strong,” balancing cultural or family expectations, and managing the emotional toll of being everything for everyone while neglecting yourself in the process.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Anxiety

Other specialties

Depression

Grief

I identify as

Black / African American

Christian

Serves ages

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Our thoughts have a powerful impact on how we feel and respond to life's challenges. In therapy, I'll help you identify thought patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or feeling stuck. Together, we'll learn practical strategies to shift those patterns, helping you feel more in control, manage emotions more effectively, and approach life with greater confidence and peace.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I believe that you already have many of the strengths and abilities needed to create positive change in your life. Using a solution-focused approach, we'll identify what's working, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical strategies to help you reach your goals. Together, we'll focus on creating meaningful progress, increasing confidence, and helping you move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

Motivational Interviewing

Sometimes knowing what you want and actually making a change are two different things. Using Motivational Interviewing, I'll help you explore what's getting in the way, clarify your goals, and strengthen your confidence to move forward. This approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you make changes that align with your values and feel authentic to who you are.

, 59 ratings

9 ratings with written reviews

July 16, 2026

She created an environment where I could be open and express myself. As well as give words of encouragement.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 2 with Jenai

July 7, 2026

I appreciate this first session a lot. She was very inviting and very attentive when I was speaking. I really appreciate the atmosphere she provided in this initial session because I was nervous about starting!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Jenai

October 10, 2025

The genuine care that Jenai showed was exceptional and I look forward to the next session. She showed a tremendous amount of patience and explained the purpose of therapy and how it will be beneficial to my life.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Jenai