Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson , LCSW, CSW, LISW

Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson, LCSW, CSW, LISW, is a licensed social worker practicing in Colorado and Ohio with 24 years of clinical experience. Her credentials include LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW - Clinical Social Worker, and LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker, reflecting long-term work with individuals and families across a range of concerns. She builds therapeutic relationships on respect, empathy, and practical problem solving to help clients navigate difficult transitions and long-standing challenges.

Her work focuses on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and family or relational difficulties, along with related issues such as parenting, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD. Joanette combines client-centered care with evidence-informed methods to support resilience, improve communication, and foster healthier coping patterns. She regularly assists people coping with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, and changes tied to aging or caregiving responsibilities.

Joanette emphasizes empowerment and self-compassion in therapy, collaborating with clients to identify goals and develop practical strategies for growth. She has particular experience supporting women, young adults, and veterans through life changes, and she tailors interventions to each person’s needs, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanette Pulskamp-Jackson uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult emotions while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment in which clients set the pace and direction of therapy - this approach supports self-exploration, emotional processing, and stronger self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related concerns.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanette collaborates with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client work together to adjust strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different comfort levels and life demands. This range of options helps people maintain continuity of care during busy schedules, travel, or when in-person appointments are not practical, while allowing licensed professionals to provide consistent therapeutic support.