Janel Jackson

M.S, LAC, CTP
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor who believes therapy should feel like a place to exhale, feel heard, and show up as your authentic self.

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Mesa, AZ
Supervised by Tanya Zweifel, LPC

About My Clients

I work with clients who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. I support those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, identity, emotional regulation, and boundaries. You don't have to wait until things are falling apart to start therapy. Whether you're surviving a difficult season or ready to grow, you don't have to figure it out alone.

My Background and Approach

My clinical background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of mental health needs. I'm trained in trauma-informed care and have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My approach is person-centered, collaborative, and practical. I believe therapy should be tailored to the person, not person to techniques. I want clients to feel comfortable being honest while also feeling supported and appropriately challenged. Together, we'll explore patterns, build meaningful coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and work toward changes that feel realistic and sustainable. I'm not here to "fix" you; I'm here to help you understand yourself, build your strengths, and move toward a life you want.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people are more than their hardest moments, their diagnosis, their mistakes, or things they've been through. I believe there is value in being seen, heard, and accepted without having to earn it. I believe growth can be uncomfortable, healing isn't always linear, and sometimes progress looks like simply getting through the day. I also believe you can hold yourself accountable while still offering yourself compassion. Most importantly, I believe therapy should be a place where you can be honest without fear of judgment. You deserve a space where your experiences matter, your voice is respected, and you are encouraged to discover what is right for you. I'm not here to tell you how to live your life; I'm here to help you understand yourself, recognize your strengths, challenge the patterns that no longer serve you, and move toward a life that feels authentic and meaningful to you.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
M.S, LAC, CTP, State of Arizona · #LAC08520T
Supervision
Supervised by Tanya Zweifel, LPC
Years in practice
0 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UMR
  • Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  • Mercy Care Plan

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person
Available

Location

Primary Location

724 W University Rd
STE 102
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480)527-0337

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Janel
724 W University Rd
STE 102
Mesa, AZ 85201

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