Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC
Licensed counselor specializing in addiction recovery
- Addiction and family focus
- Bilingual English Portuguese
- Compassionate evidence based care
About Dr. Daniella Jackson
Dr. Daniella Jackson is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor who combines advanced academic training with decades of hands-on experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and carries a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential, reflecting formal training in assessment and therapeutic intervention.
Over a long career working with adolescents, families, and adults, Dr. Jackson has focused extensively on addiction and co-occurring disorders, amassing 23 years of experience in those areas. For 19 of those years she worked directly with adults facing addiction, anger management, and challenges with self-regulation, making addiction recovery and related behavioral concerns the central emphasis of her practice. She has treated individuals and couples dealing with alcohol, illicit substances, medication misuse, gambling, and problematic technology use.
In addition to supporting people with addiction, Dr. Jackson has worked closely with family members who are affected by a loved one’s substance use. She recognizes how grief, helplessness, depression, anxiety, and other painful reactions can arise for families, and she prioritizes helping relatives find coping strategies and renewed hope. Her clinical style draws on cognitive-behavioral methods, humanistic and Rogerian principles, and techniques from positive psychology to help clients build practical skills and restore balance.
Originally from Brazil, Dr. Jackson has lived in the United States for 30 years and is a proud American citizen. Outside of clinical work she enjoys meditation, walking, and time with animals. Helping others remains one of her core passions, and she looks forward to supporting individuals and families ready to reclaim control and well-being.
Over a long career working with adolescents, families, and adults, Dr. Jackson has focused extensively on addiction and co-occurring disorders, amassing 23 years of experience in those areas. For 19 of those years she worked directly with adults facing addiction, anger management, and challenges with self-regulation, making addiction recovery and related behavioral concerns the central emphasis of her practice. She has treated individuals and couples dealing with alcohol, illicit substances, medication misuse, gambling, and problematic technology use.
In addition to supporting people with addiction, Dr. Jackson has worked closely with family members who are affected by a loved one’s substance use. She recognizes how grief, helplessness, depression, anxiety, and other painful reactions can arise for families, and she prioritizes helping relatives find coping strategies and renewed hope. Her clinical style draws on cognitive-behavioral methods, humanistic and Rogerian principles, and techniques from positive psychology to help clients build practical skills and restore balance.
Originally from Brazil, Dr. Jackson has lived in the United States for 30 years and is a proud American citizen. Outside of clinical work she enjoys meditation, walking, and time with animals. Helping others remains one of her core passions, and she looks forward to supporting individuals and families ready to reclaim control and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Daniella Jackson have?
Dr. Daniella Jackson has 20 years of experience.
Is Dr. Daniella Jackson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details: FL LMHC MH11216.
In which languages does Dr. Daniella Jackson provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Dr. Daniella Jackson located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Daniella Jackson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Daniella Jackson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Daniella Jackson work with international clients?
Dr. Daniella Jackson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Daniella Jackson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Jackson integrates well-established therapeutic approaches into her online practice to address a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy, informed by Rogerian principles, emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and supporting a client’s own growth so they can clarify values, build self-esteem, and make meaningful decisions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns and early bonding experiences to improve intimacy, resolve relational wounds, and strengthen family connections.Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Jackson works with each person to understand their goals, needs, and preferences, then recommends and adapts techniques so therapy feels like a good fit and progresses at a manageable pace.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to engage in care through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity between sessions, and access support from home or other convenient locations, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor treatment to individual circumstances.
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