Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Kurt works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kurt
Kurt Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 19 years of experience. He helps people address stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He aims to meet someone where they are and make the first steps feel manageable.
He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are tailored to the individual's needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions focus on practical steps you can use between meetings to reduce tension and improve mood.
Background and approach
Kurt often helps people sort through overwhelming emotions and rebuild motivation. He can assist with issues such as abandonment feelings, communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, and impulsivity. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, questions about life purpose, and money-related stress.
Work with him can include learning ways to manage panic attacks, easing social anxiety, and strengthening self-love and forgiveness. He pays attention to how daily habits, thoughts, and reactions feed into larger patterns. The goal is to create small, workable changes that add up over time.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts the approach to fit each person's goals. Kurt encourages open dialogue about what is and isn't helping, and adapts plans as progress unfolds.
What Kurt works with
Everything Kurt lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kurt's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Evidence-based approaches for online emotional work
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. One common approach emphasizes coping skills like breathing, grounding, and behavioral experiments to reduce panic and intense anxiety. These tools are taught in-session and practiced between meetings to help lower arousal and build confidence.Another approach focuses on examining patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. This work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts about themselves or others, test those beliefs, and try different responses to improve mood and relationships. That kind of work can be useful for anger, depression, and social anxiety.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something isn’t working. Clients are invited to share what feels useful so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help fit counseling into busy schedules and changing needs.
Questions people ask about Kurt
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like guilt, impulsivity, and money worries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions focused on steps you can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 19 years of professional experience providing counseling services in a range of settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, abbreviated LCPC, licensed in Illinois.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.