Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson , LCSW, CSW, LISW

Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson is a licensed therapist practicing in Ohio and Colorado with 24 years of clinical experience. She offers a steady, client-centered approach that supports people through difficult transitions and complex emotional challenges. Joanette focuses on creating an affirming environment where clients can safely explore their feelings and identify practical steps toward healing and growth.

Her work spans a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and coping with life changes. She is experienced addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, workplace dynamics, and identity-related concerns, and she has a particular commitment to supporting women, young adults, and veterans.

Joanette emphasizes empowerment, self-compassion, and collaboration in therapy. She draws from evidence-based methods to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and deepen self-understanding. She holds the credentials LCSW, CSW, and LISW - which stand for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Social Worker, and Licensed Independent Social Worker - reflecting her training and licensure to provide clinical social work services. Her practice integrates professional skill with empathetic support to guide clients toward meaningful change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Joanette integrates several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to act in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for managing depression, anxiety, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, promoting self-discovery and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for those balancing busy schedules or geographic distances. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their comfort and routine. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice new skills between sessions under the guidance of a licensed professional.