JESSICA JACKSON, PHD

Dr. Jessica Jackson is an award-winning licensed psychologist and mental health equity advocate. She is the founder of Dr. J. Lauren Psychological & Consultation Services, a Houston, TX based mental health practice providing expert care and consultation. Dr. Jackson is also the co-founder of the non-profit Communicating Race Fully, focused on teaching youth and their caregivers how to have conversations about race and racism. In addition to providing mental health care services through her private practice, she is also a clinical strategy manager for a digital mental health start-up, Modern Health. Her research has focused on reducing barriers to treatment for underserved populations. She is a regular media contributor and serves as an elected member of the American Psychological Association Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest, Vice Chair of Therapist in Tech and Chair of the APA Mental Health Technology Advisory Committee.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Jessica Jackson is the CEO and founder of Therapy Is For Everyone Psychological & Consultation Services, PLLC and has an employment relationship with Modern Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Dr. Jessica Jackson is a reviewer with the American Psychological Association and a vice chair of the board for Therapist in Tech. She is a member of the American Psychological Association.