Deirdre Jackson, LCMHC

Biography

Dr. Deirdre R. Jackson, PhD, LCMHCS, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with more than 35 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, racial identity concerns, stress, and women’s issues. With a distinguished background spanning clinical leadership, higher education, and direct client care, she brings a deep well of expertise to her practice. Dr. Jackson integrates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and Motivational Interviewing—to create a therapeutic experience that is collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client’s needs. She believes in centering the client as the expert of their own experience and shaping treatment around their goals, values, and personal strengths.

Dr. Jackson’s style is warm, grounded, and empowering. She creates a space where clients feel supported, respected, and encouraged to explore meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them. Having worked in a wide range of settings—from executive and clinical director roles to university instruction—she brings a holistic and deeply informed perspective to the individuals she serves. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, traveling, and making memories with family and friends. Dr. Jackson remains committed to helping clients build resilience, clarity, and confidence as they navigate life’s challenges.

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Anxiety Disorders Depression Racial Identity Stress Women's Issues

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Arab or Middle Eastern Cultures Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Bicultural / Multicultural People Blind People and Culture Caribbean Cultures Catholicism Caucasus Cultures Central African Cultures Central American Cultures Central Asian Cultures Chicano/a/x Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture East African Cultures East Asian Cultures Eastern European Cultures Faiths Indigenous Cultures Indigenous Spiritualities Interfaith Jehovah's Witnesses Jewish Culture Judaism Latin American Cultures Mexican American Culture Multifaith Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist North African Cultures North Asian Cultures Northern European Cultures Other Spiritualities Pacific Islander Cultures Religions Romani Culture SWANA (South West Asian/ North African) South American Cultures South Asia Cultures Southeast Asian Cultures Southern African Cultures Southern European Cultures West African Cultures West Asian Cultures Western European Cultures

Community & allyship

BIPOC Chronic Illness Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Single Mothers Veterans Women

Credentials

LCMHC

States served

Louisiana North Carolina Tennessee Texas

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carolina Complete Health Cigna GEHA Healthscopes Healthy Blue North Carolina Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care