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Meet Your Therapist

Andrea Jackson, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & PMH-C Certified Therapist

Welcome

I'm Andrea Jackson, LICSW, LCSW, PMH-C, and founder of Cardinal Hope and Healing LLC. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over nine years of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and major life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum.

My approach is warm, culturally responsive, and practical. I view therapy as a collaborative process where you can better understand your experiences, explore patterns that may no longer serve you, and build on your existing strengths. Together, we'll work toward meaningful change in a way that feels supportive, manageable, and aligned with your needs.

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A Brief Introduction
Learn more about who I am, my areas of focus, and what it's like to work together.

My Specialties

A Perspective Shaped by Identity and Experience

As a Black woman and first-generation college graduate, I understand the challenges that can come with balancing personal ambitions, family expectations, cultural identity, and systemic stressors. These experiences shape my commitment to providing culturally responsive, affirming care where you can show up fully as yourself and define healing on your own terms.

Cardinal Hope & Healing LLC was also shaped by personal loss. After losing my mother, I experienced firsthand how grief can alter your sense of stability, identity, and future. That experience deepened my respect for the courage it takes to seek support during life’s most difficult seasons.

My clinical background has shaped my steady, grounded approach to therapy. Through my work in university crisis counseling, digital student wellness, and other clinical settings, I've supported individuals navigating high-pressure environments, academic stress, burnout, and significant life challenges.

I'm particularly interested in helping people understand how past experiences and relationship patterns influence their lives today. Whether you're navigating a major transition, processing a loss, or feeling overwhelmed by expectations, I offer a collaborative space to explore what's happening and identify meaningful ways forward.

I believe healing isn't about erasing painful experiences or pretending they never happened. It's about learning how to carry what you've been through while continuing to build a meaningful life that reflects who you are and what matters most to you.

  • Clinical Licensure in DC, NY, VA, VT, and UT

  • Master of Social Work: University of South Carolina

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Child and Family Studies: Syracuse University

  • Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)

  • Clinical Settings: University crisis counseling, digital collegiate wellness, perinatal mental health, inpatient psychiatry, and veteran mental health services.

Education, Credentials & Experience