Where Feelings Come First

Feelings First Counseling was created with a simple belief: when people feel safe enough to experience and understand their emotions, meaningful change becomes possible.
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About

Why “Feelings First”?

Too often, we’re taught to hide our emotions, push through difficult moments, or believe that having strong feelings is a sign of weakness. We believe the opposite. Your emotions tell a story. They provide insight into your experiences, relationships, values, and needs. By learning to understand not fear our emotions, we create opportunities for healing, resilience, and lasting growth. At Feelings First Counseling, we strive to help clients build a healthier relationship with their emotions while developing practical tools for everyday life.
Jasmine Jackson MS.Ed., LMHC, LCMHC, LPC
Founder & Director of Clinical Training

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Attachment Issues
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Grief
  • Perfectionism
  • Peer Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Stress
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Cultural and Systemic Oppression
  • Stress
  • Spirituality and Religion
  • Self Esteem
  • Mood Disorders
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Conflict
  • Abortion Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Codependency

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Person-Centered
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • The Empire Plan
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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