Dr. Daniella Jackson , LMHC

Dr. Daniella Jackson is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and brings deep experience working with individuals and families affected by addiction and related challenges. Over a multi-decade career she has supported adolescents, their families, and adults facing addiction and dual disorders, spending nearly two decades directly addressing adult addiction, anger management, and self-management concerns. Her clinical work has centered on helping people navigate substance and behavioral addictions - including alcohol, illicit substances, medication misuse, gambling, and technology use - while also addressing the ripple effects those problems create for loved ones.

Dr. Jackson has extensive experience working with family members who live with the consequences of another person’s addiction, recognizing that such situations often produce grief, feelings of powerlessness, anxiety, and depression. She draws on a blend of cognitive-behavioral methods, humanistic and Rogerian (client-centered) principles, and positive psychology techniques to help clients build coping skills, restore hope, and regain a sense of control. Her style balances practical strategies with empathetic support to meet both individuals and couples where they are.

Originally from Brazil, Dr. Jackson has lived in the United States for three decades and is a proud American citizen. She values meditation, walking, and time with animals, and brings a longstanding commitment to helping others into her therapeutic work. She looks forward to working with clients seeking change and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Jackson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - a method often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relationship patterns and early emotional bonds, which can be especially helpful for intimacy concerns, family conflict, and attachment difficulties. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Jackson works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than expecting the individual to fit a single model.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can access care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling within the therapist's service area. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions with regular support from a therapist.