Specializing in Anxiety, OCD, OC Spectrum, and Mood Disorders. Dr. Sheryl Jackson is the former director of the Anxiety and OCD Program at UAB Medical Center. She offers a caring approach to overcome fears and accomplish behavior change. Whether you suffer with anxiety, depression, or obsessive symptoms, you know that these will limit your potential. Taking back your life, or even beginning a new life puts you in control. Dr. Jackson is there to help you take the initial steps and keep you on the best path toward your goals. "Together we work against the fears and the depression, creating a new tomorrow." Dr. Jackson utilizes CBT which addresses thoughts and behaviors resulting in distress. Therapy doesn't end after the session; research indicates that effort between sessions is vital. Dr. Jackson individualizes documented treatments to meet your needs. Dr. Jackson's graduate and post-graduate training was extensively focused on empirically-supported treatments for anxiety and depression. In addition, she is one of only approx. 300 graduates of the OCFoundation's Behavior Therapy Institute Training for the treatment of OCD and OC Spectrum Disorders.
Qualifications: | Louisiana State University |
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Academic Suffixes: | PhD |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD, Other |