I received my license to practice marriage and family therapy in Texas in 1995. Over the years I've had the opportunity to work successfully with many different types of clients. I am experienced with mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. Anxiety, and adjustment disorders are quite common. We are all products of our family and culture so these issues are discussed in individual and couples counseling sessions. Because my specialty is marriage and family counseling, I sometimes work with couples or with several family members in the counseling session. If you are seeking marital therapy, then you are already aware of how complex it is to resolve problems to satisfy both of you. I want you to know that it is possible to unravel the issues and resolve them. All that is required is honesty – primarily with yourself – and a bit of work. We have seen many couples return to a peaceful and satisfying marriage. My counseling style is relaxed, but very direct. I prefer for clients to come to counseling weary of how things are going and prepared to begin changing their life. I practice solution-oriented and CBT counseling techniques which means that we work hard to ensure you come to as few sessions as possible. Many clients report 6 to 10 sessions are sufficient to provide mastery over the symptoms that brought them to therapy. Integrity, honesty and decency are keys to success and it is my commitment to bring these characteristics to each session.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

As stated earlier, I am direct, but I see my job to relieve anxiety, not to cause it. My goal is not to overwhelm you, but to enhance your ability to accurately evaluate the quality of your participation in relationships. Where Improvement is needed, we work together to find a solution that feels natural to you.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have been practicing for 20 years and I have worked successfully with many different issues. Because my license is in marriage and family therapy, I tend to work with couples and families, but not solely. We are all part of a family and it impacts our perspective so I work with individuals also. The most common issues are anxiety, depression, and drug and alcohol related issues, but I am comfortable with many other issues also so don't be shy about contacting me.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Counseling does not have to be a long process. Many clients find that adding a few new coping skills to your toolbox can provide mastery over the symptoms that brought you to therapy.

About Camilla V Jackson