Jessica’s professional expertise spans 15 years in Racism Based Trauma, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal & Professional Development, Educational Advocacy, Facilitating training, and Academic & Life Coaching. Jessica is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified and TeleMental Health Certified. Jessica is the owner of Jessica Jackson Counseling, where she offers counseling, coaching, and training services. Jessica is also the host of the podcast Emboldened with Jessica. Which can be found wherever you listen to your podcasts. Jessica's counseling approach is Trauma-informed, person-centered, somatic, culturally responsive, neurodiversity, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. She has an anti-oppression lens that guides all of the work she does professionally and as a community leader. Jessica holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Illinois State University, and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health from Adams State University.