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Dr. Gwendolyn Jackson, LCSW

  • Experience32 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Gwendolyn

Dr. Gwendolyn Jackson brings 32 years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes healing from past wounds including childhood trauma, physical and sexual abuse, emotional maltreatment, neglect, domestic violence, and unresolved grief, and aims to guide clients toward greater emotional balance and improved day-to-day functioning.

Her practice addresses a broad range of personal and relational challenges including relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, self-esteem and body image concerns, addictions, anger, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Dr.

Jackson uses evidence-based methods to help clients develop practical coping strategies and to resolve patterns that interfere with wellbeing. She holds an LCSW and practices in Louisiana, offering a supportive therapeutic presence grounded in decades of experience.

Clients can expect an approach that combines skill-building with attention to deeper trauma work, and that adapts to individual needs such as coaching, communication improvement, attachment-related issues, and caregiver stress management.

Approaches for Online Healing and Skill Building

Dr. Jackson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to shift thinking patterns and build coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing painful memories and reducing the lingering effects of abuse and neglect so that daily functioning and relationships can improve.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore needs, goals, and personal preferences and tailors the mix of techniques accordingly, adjusting pace and focus as progress unfolds.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy with her provides scheduling flexibility and easier access to ongoing support. These formats make it possible to continue therapeutic work around busy lives, to use different communication styles for skill practice and check-ins, and to maintain momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Jackson address?
Her practice supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, anger, and related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She blends practical skill-building with trauma-focused exploration, aiming to reduce distress while addressing underlying patterns that affect functioning and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 32 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with license number LA LCSW 3189 and provides services from that state.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She practices in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Gwendolyn can help with

Dr. Gwendolyn Jackson works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem.

Gwendolyn works with children, youth, families, and senior populations.

How Gwendolyn approaches therapy

Gwendolyn's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Gwendolyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 32 years of clinical experience.