Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My clients are adults who may feel overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I especially enjoy working with Black women, college students and young adults, and individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. You may be used to being the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling yourself. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel supported, and focus on you.
My Background and Approach
I'm Andrea Jackson, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C, and founder of Cardinal Hope and Healing LLC. I have over 9 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, and life transitions. I provide virtual therapy for adults ages 18+ in New York, Washington, DC, Virginia, Vermont, and Utah. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals. Therapy is not about fixing who you are—it's about creating space to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and aligned with your values. Together, we'll explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, strengthen coping skills, and build on your existing strengths and resilience. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), adapting treatment to your needs,
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe you are the expert on your own life. My role is not to tell you who to be or how you should live, but to create a supportive space where you can better understand yourself, explore what matters to you, and make choices that feel authentic. I believe healing is not linear, and you don't have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Sometimes growth means learning new skills; sometimes it means processing experiences you've carried for years; and sometimes it means giving yourself permission to slow down and recognize that something isn't working anymore. As a Black woman and first-generation college graduate, I understand how culture, family expectations, identity, and life experiences can shape our mental health. I strive to approach each client with curiosity, humility, and respect, recognizing that every person's experiences are unique. Above all, I believe therapy should be a collaborative partnership where you feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered.