Dr. Daniella Jackson, LMHC
Experienced LMHC specializing in addiction recovery
- Addiction recovery
- Family focus
- English and Portuguese
About Dr. Daniella Jackson
Dr. Daniella Jackson is a licensed mental health professional who combines deep clinical experience with a compassionate, practical approach to care. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, a doctoral degree that reflects advanced training in psychological assessment and treatment, and she is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida - a credential that indicates formal licensure to provide mental health counseling. Over more than two decades of work with adolescents, families, and adults facing addiction and dual disorders, she has focused much of her practice on helping people reclaim stability and purpose.
For nineteen of those years she worked directly with adults managing addiction, anger management, and difficulties with self-regulation, and she has extensive experience supporting couples and families affected by substance use, gambling, technology-related problems, and medication misuse. She also works closely with family members who are coping with the emotional fallout of a loved one’s addiction, offering support for grief, feelings of powerlessness, depression, anxiety, and related challenges.
Her therapeutic style draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies, humanistic and Rogerian principles, and positive psychology techniques to help clients build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and restore hope. Born in Brazil and living in the United States for the past 30 years, she brings bilingual fluency in English and Portuguese to her practice and blends professional expertise with personal warmth. Outside of work she enjoys meditation, walking, and spending time with animals, and she is committed to helping others move forward through life’s challenges.
For nineteen of those years she worked directly with adults managing addiction, anger management, and difficulties with self-regulation, and she has extensive experience supporting couples and families affected by substance use, gambling, technology-related problems, and medication misuse. She also works closely with family members who are coping with the emotional fallout of a loved one’s addiction, offering support for grief, feelings of powerlessness, depression, anxiety, and related challenges.
Her therapeutic style draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies, humanistic and Rogerian principles, and positive psychology techniques to help clients build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and restore hope. Born in Brazil and living in the United States for the past 30 years, she brings bilingual fluency in English and Portuguese to her practice and blends professional expertise with personal warmth. Outside of work she enjoys meditation, walking, and spending time with animals, and she is committed to helping others move forward through life’s challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Daniella Jackson have?
Dr. Daniella Jackson has 20 years of experience.
Is Dr. Daniella Jackson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and her Florida license is listed as FL LMHC MH11216.
In which languages does Dr. Daniella Jackson provide therapy?
Dr. Daniella Jackson provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Dr. Daniella Jackson located?
Dr. Daniella Jackson is located in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Daniella Jackson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Daniella Jackson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Daniella Jackson work with international clients?
Dr. Daniella Jackson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Daniella Jackson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Addiction, Relationships, and Emotional Growth Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with recovery.Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences shape current patterns of connection and trust. It can be helpful for couples, family issues, intimacy-related concerns, and for people coping with abandonment or attachment wounds.
Dr. Daniella Jackson treats the selection of an approach as a collaborative process. She works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and the strategies that fit best, adjusting methods over time so therapy stays focused and relevant.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent care, access timely support between sessions, and engage in therapy from locations that work for the client.
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