Robert Jackson, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
San Francisco, CA
Becoming a Therapist
The arc of my career has been as a catalyst to support positive changes in people and the world.
I decided to become a therapist to help people learn and grow, as I had done in my own therapy.
I discovered that I had strong leadership skills and compassion to be a guide for others on the path to healing.
My Mission
Key Qualities as a Therapist
- I create and maintain strong relationships with my clients as it's the most important aspect of therapy.
- I have a calm and steady presence. People describe me as being a "rock."
- I'm intuitive. I listen to my "inner voice," which guides me on the best approach to take with each client.
- I'm genuine, compassionate and non-judgmental.
- I have a high capacity for empathetically attuning myself to clients.
- I'm skilled as both an individual and couples therapist.
- I respect clients ability to make their own decisions about their lives
Psychotherapy Experience
My therapy experience includes working for several organizations since 2017 with clients who’ve had a range of psychological and relationship problems.
I’ve provided therapy to adults, couples, families, and middle school students in various settings. I have experience supporting people with addiction, anger management, severe mental illness, F2M gender transition, and disabilities.
I provided Client Centered Therapy support to adults with life-threatening illnesses and those dealing with grief. During my 3 years with the Center for Attitudinal Healing, I completed multiple workshops, led groups, and provided one-on-one support.
Relevant Experience and Education
I earned a Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the The Wright Institute in Berkeley. I gained experience in Community Mental Health in both Marin and San Mateo Counties. Prior to launching my private practice, Robert Jackson Therapy, I saw clients through the San Francisco Marriage and Couples Center and Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center.
Other Psychotherapy Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples:
- Completed EFT Externship and Core Skill Training
- Ongoing Individual Supervision/Consultation with Certified EFT Supervisor Jamie Bachman, LCSW
Psychodynamic Focused Internship
- 2-year internship with the Community Institute for Psychotherapy.
- Over 250 training hours with a focus on psychodynamic themes.
Family Systems Therapy
- Training on Internal Family Systems approach (40 hours) to support healing trauma using parts of self.
Motivational Interviewing for Addiction
- Completed multiple workshops and trainings on the use of Motivational Interviewing for helping individuals struggling with addiction
Professional Associations
International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Board Member, Northern California Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
San Francisco Chapter of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
My Life in San Francisco
Contact Me
If you resonate with the above, please contact me for a no-charge, 20-minute phone or video call.
You can tell me your concerns, and I’ll explain how I might help.
*At this time, I provide all my therapy sessions online via video conference.
