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Christy Jackson, LPC
203 East Main Street
West Plains, MO 65775
Christy Jackson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Telephone:
417-233-5759
Website:
203 East Main Street
West Plains, MO 65775
My name is Christy Jackson and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. I am dedicated to guiding clients through life's challenges with compassion and expertise. I have over 12 years of experience in the mental health field with a varied background that includes training in individual and family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health program building.
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I am very familiar with treating symptoms of depression & anxiety, as well as helping you identify and address trauma emotions.
I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice, including: understanding how to navigate difficult family relationships, marital struggles, and parenting concerns. I am also able to support your child or adolescent who may be facing some big hurdles in their development to adulthood.
I implore a wide variety of therapeutic techniques and do offer a faith-based option of treatment. No matter what hardship you are facing, I am committed to helping you light the way to your own path of hope and healing.
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Work Experience
February 2012 - March 2020
March 2020 - April 2024
April 2024 - Present
I began my career as a Master's level clinician at Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center. I worked to complete my licensure and became fully licensed in 2014. During this time I gained skills and knowledge in the areas of initial assessment and diagnosis, individual & family therapy, group therapy and crisis intervention. This time spent in outpatient mental health assisted me in gaining experience with a myriad of mental health conditions including: depression, anxiety, trauma conditions, personality concerns, grief and loss, marriage and family relationships, child and adolescent concerns, substance abuse, crisis intervention, and more.
During this time, I continued employment at Ozarks Healthcare Behavioral Health Center; however, began to build programs such as Emergency Room Enhancement (ERE) and Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC). Both of these programs were grant funded by the Department of Mental Health and developed to assist those who have difficulty with mental health, physical, and financial stability. These programs were designed to support both community and hospital partners while simultaneously working to target acute care clients who often struggle with barriers of homelessness and substance abuse.
April 2024 marks the opening of Guiding Light Mental Health Counseling. In this capacity I will work hard to implement the skills I've learned during my journey of growth as a licensed clinician. My passion of seeing hope restored and lives changed will continue on into a career of my own private practice. I am excited and eager for the journey ahead!