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Melanie J Jackson

Online Therapy
Psychotherapist
Texas, Florida, South Carolina
License TX LPC, FL LMHC, SC Telehealth Registered
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1107843

About Melanie J

Do you constantly worry? Do you overthink plans and solutions to worst-case outcomes so that you feel prepared? Does everything have to be done perfectly? Do you have difficulty handling uncertainty? Do you fear making the wrong decision? Do you feel restless? Difficulty with sleep? Do you move from relationship to relationship? Viktor Frankl said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation -we are challenged to change ourselves." He really knew what he was talking about. Each life transition inevitably forces us to navigate "stormy waters." If the challenge has become overwhelming, it's time to get some help. I specialize in helping those suffering from anxiety, including health care professionals and veterans. You don't have to continue suffering. You deserve to feel better. As a seasoned therapist, I can help you feel empowered to stop the cycle of worry and anxiety, find your sense of purpose, and reclaim your life. The good news is that we've all gone through seasons of our lives when we feel this way. The first step is to reach out to someone for help. My approach is straightforward: together we will identify your goals, establish a problem-solving treatment plan, and go from there. If something is telling you it's time to begin your journey; give me a call.
Costs and Insurance
$150 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Florida Blue
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

What's your experience with clients with anxiety?

Anxiety and panic is my niche! I have studied neuroplasticity and rewiring the anxious brain. Fascinating! My approach begins with teaching the client a little bit about the anxiety response cycle and the physiological changes that the human body experiences. Then, I use a cognitive behavioral approach so that the client can effectively manage anxiety so that it no longer interferes with their functioning.

What's your experience with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?

I am trained in CBT and have used this approach along with others for over 30 years especially with anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

If this is your first time accessing a therapist, congratulations! It takes courage to take this first step. Whatever it is that is causing you distress, I have probably heard it before and I want you to know that there IS hope. People can change. People can establish healthier patterns of behavior especially with the help of a therapist.

What's your experience with exposure response prevention?

Exposure response prevention (ERP) is really a sub-category of cognitive behavioral therapy. I attempt to expose the client to the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make them anxious and to start obsessions (which often leads to ritual behavior). The client makes a choice not to do a behavior once the anxiety or obsessions have been triggered. I encourage them to just "sit" in the anxiety and allow it to dissipate. I've used ERP with clients who suffer from OCD and phobias with a fair amount of success.
Interested in talking?
(423) 342-6422
Costs and Insurance
$150 per session
Sliding Scale
Out of Pocket
Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Florida Blue
Optum
Oscar Health
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
Specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Couples Therapy
Depression
Grief
Individual Therapy
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Interpersonal (IPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing