Education and Training

Hello, and welcome. I'm Andrea Jackson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW, LCSW) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) therapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges. I am licensed to provide therapy in the District of Columbia, New York, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.

My educational background includes a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, where I double majored in Child and Family Studies and Psychology, and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Throughout my career, I have worked across a variety of clinical settings, including perinatal behavioral health, college crisis counseling, inpatient psychiatry, and services for veterans.

My Approach

I believe therapy should be a collaborative process that honors your unique experiences, strengths, and goals. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices while remaining flexible, culturally responsive, and individualized to your needs.

My clinical training includes:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Perinatal Mental Health Treatment

• Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

• Trauma-Informed Care

Together, we will explore the patterns, experiences, and stressors that may be contributing to your current challenges while building practical tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

A Perspective Shaped by Experience

As a Black woman and first-generation college graduate, I have firsthand experience navigating the intersection of personal goals, family expectations, cultural identity, and major life transitions. While every person's journey is unique, these experiences have deepened my commitment to creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, understood, and respected.

I strive to provide a supportive, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My goal is to help clients feel empowered to define success, healing, and growth on their own terms.

Why Cardinal Hope and Healing?

Cardinal Hope and Healing LLC was born from both professional experience and personal loss. After losing my mother, I gained a deeper understanding of the ways grief can reshape our lives and challenge our sense of stability, identity, and hope. That experience reinforced my passion for supporting others through grief, trauma, and life's unexpected transitions. My goal is to provide the kind of compassionate, affirming space where clients can process their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward healing at their own pace.

What You Can Expect

In our work together, you can expect compassion, honesty, collaboration, and practical support. During our first sessions, we'll identify your goals, explore what has brought you to therapy, and create a treatment plan that feels realistic and meaningful to you.

Therapy is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to explore, heal, and grow.

Where hope lives, healing begins.

If you're ready to take the next step, I would be honored to support you on your journey.