Style

Warm, Humorous, Authentic

Fun facts

What’s one thing you loved doing as a kid that you still enjoy today?
🎨 Arts and crafts

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What's one of your favorite hobbies or activities when you're not in session?
📖 Reading

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What's a favorite game you enjoy playing?
🏁 Mario Kart

meet your

Associate Therapist

NyKara Jackson

LPC Associate

✦ Supervised by

Sally McDaniel

I am a Texas-based Licensed Professional Counselor Associate dedicated to helping children, teens, and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and discover their strengths. With experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges, I aim to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel understood and empowered. My clinical approach includes play therapy, parent coaching, and individualized strategies that honor each child’s unique needs while helping families strengthen connection, communication, and confidence.

Specialities

ADHD / Inattention

Adjustment

Anxiety

ASD / Asperger's

Gender Questioning

Identity Development

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Self-Harm

Separation Anxiety

Social Skills Training

Approach

As part of Manatee’s care team,

NyKara Jackson

is supported by supervision and care coordination. Manatee’s standard of care includes a structured plan, active parent involvement, and regular check-ins throughout care.

Behavior Modification

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Solution Focused

Strength-Based Therapy

Works with

Elementary school age (5-9 years old)

Tweens (10-12 years old)

Early teens (13-16 years old)

Late teens (17+ years old)

Parents & caregivers

Available in

Credentials

M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Grand Canyon University

Language(s)

English