Jessica Jackson

Jessica’s professional expertise spans 17 years in Racism Based Trauma, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal & Professional Development, Educational Advocacy, Facilitating training, and Academic & Life Coaching. Jessica Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois, specializing in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. She is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified, and TeleMental Health Certified. Jessica is the owner of Jessica Jackson Counseling, where she provides counseling, coaching, and training services tailored to empower clients and foster personal growth. She is also the host of the podcast Emboldened with Jessica, a platform that explores holistic wellness, personal development, and life’s big questions. You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Illinois State University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University. Her leadership and community contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including the 20 Under 40 Award from The Pantagraph and McLean County Chamber of Commerce in 2017. She was also nominated for the City of Bloomington’s Adult Human Relations Award (2017) and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award (2016). Outside of her professional life, Jessica enjoys photography, travel, volunteering, and curling up with a good book. Known for her infectious laugh—often described as startlingly loud yet deeply healing—Jessica incorporates the restorative power of laughter into her practice, helping clients embrace joy as part of their wellness journey.