An independent therapist directory. Not a crisis service.Crisis lines

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Therapist profile

Tissan Jackson

Therapist · Mississippi

Compassionate, practical therapy for complex emotions

Continue with Tissan

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp.

Tissan Jackson
Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Mississippi · C-10433
NPI
1619103959
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Mississippi
  • 15 years experience
  • Codependency support
  • Mississippi based

About Tissan

Tissan Jackson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience helping people through difficult emotional seasons. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, anger, and stress. Her work often addresses connected issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and communication problems.

She creates a calm, affirming environment where people can talk through what feels hard. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause pain and find clearer ways to cope. Practical skills are paired with attention to past experiences that shape current reactions.

Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. She supports people processing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, caregiver strain, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence. She also helps those dealing with substance issues and mood regulation challenges.

Tissan has experience with clients who face family of origin issues, blended family concerns, and feelings of emptiness. She works with people who have avoidant or dependent personality patterns and those affected by disasters or trauma. Her practice emphasizes steady support and gradual change.

Therapy begins with listening and mapping out clear goals. She guides clients toward skills they can use between sessions and checks progress along the way. People who want to begin can expect straightforward, paced work focused on real life improvements.

Evidence-based techniques and online therapy options

Tissan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One approach focuses on skills for managing mood and anxiety by teaching practical coping tools and problem-solving strategies that can be used between sessions. Another approach looks at how early attachment and relationship patterns shape current behavior, helping people recognize repeated responses and try new ways of relating. These methods are aimed at clear goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, and managing emotional triggers.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try methods that fit the individual's needs and adjust the plan as progress happens.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow consistent check-ins during life transitions. It can also allow shorter touch-base meetings when schedules demand it, or video discussions when seeing facial cues is helpful. Ask about specific session formats and scheduling when you start the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tissan address?

She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, anger, and stress. Additional areas include codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is client-centered and practical, combining listening with evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and building coping skills that fit daily life.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds an MS and practices as an LCSW in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Tissan JacksonContinue with Tissan