About Reggie Jackson, LSCSW
Awareness That Shapes the Work
For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people navigating some of the most challenging and meaningful moments in their lives — moments involving pressure, transition, conflict, leadership, relationships, and change. My career has allowed me to sit across from people from many different walks of life, including individuals rebuilding after difficult decisions, justice-involved individuals, professional and Olympic-level athletes, leaders, students, families, and professionals working through complex challenges. Those experiences have shaped how I approach this work. I believe meaningful change rarely happens from simply knowing what to do — it comes from understanding ourselves, recognizing patterns, and practicing new ways of responding.
I’ve facilitated crisis response and stress debriefings, supported individuals working to change harmful relationship patterns, taught graduate-level social work students, developed future professionals, and provided training for universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and organizations. My goal is not to simply provide information. Real growth happens through connection, reflection, honesty, and creating spaces where people feel respected enough to be open and challenged enough to grow.
Whether I’m working with an individual, team, or organization, my focus remains the same: Creating meaningful change through awareness, accountability, and healthier communication.
More about me
I’ve worked in the behavioral health space since 2003. When I completed high school, I would not have told you my dream or skillset would lead me to become a therapist. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of different people, facing a lot of different challenges...What I figured out is that people grow when they feel respected enough to be honest with themselves (not me) and challenge themselves to grow. I’m simply on the journey with them for part of the ride.
I’ve read a lot of books about how to be a good therapist and sat through countless hours of training throughout my career, but the biggest lessons I’ve learned didn’t come from books or training. They came from the thousands of reps I’ve put in — sitting with real people, having real conversations, who are going through real trauma, seemingly unbearable circumstances, and loss. Fortunately for me, I figured out that being authentic, compassionate, and having challenging conversations to build understanding for a pathway to change. This work is skillfully done with respect as the foundation for those I engage.
In my downtime, I love watching sporting events, whether in person or on television. I’m a tech nerd and enjoy traveling when possible. I try to spend real quality time with my family and friends. Last, but certainly not least, my most important job is being a dad. I enjoy the challenges and the joy of spending time with my kids; it’s my favorite thing.