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You May Be Wondering,

what’s the benefit of working with a licensed professional.
Here's what we know:
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support when you need it...

WE ARE PROFESSIONALS THAT CARE

Cultivate Your Essence is dedicated to offering support to those seeking a new direction while holding onto who they are at their core. Whether you've had counseling in the past where you didn't see much growth and establish a connection or this is your first time making the investment to do the self-work with professional help, we understand the amount of courage to make the leap towards restoration.

Here at Cultivate Your Essence, we commend you and are dedicated to supporting you on your journey. We are more than committed to matching our clients with the staffthat will most connect to helping them grow. This means you will have a voice in the match with our staff so that you have an optimal connection and benefit the most from therapeutic services. With many options, the right connection is waiting for you.

Creating authentic spaces for healing and wholeness,

SO YOU CAN BEGIN FULFILLING YOUR ESSENCE

Through collaborative work, we aim to bring the endless wandering and consistent attempts on trying to arrive at your personal breakthrough alone to an end.

  • A refreshing, new outlook and perspective regarding your experiences and their impact on your life is available to you.

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  • Hand's on guidance is accessible for you to gain clear understanding of your mental and emotional health and the boundaries they both can surpass.
     

  • Obtaining profound skills that are necessary to use in getting closer to your healing is more than possible.
     

  • Fostering thriving relationships between yourself and other is achievable when you learn how.

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LAUREN MICHELLE JACKSON
LCPC, CDVP, Coach & Consultant

Founder and Owner of Cultivate Your Essence

Lauren Michelle Jackson, is a clinical therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Professional, Certified Life Coach, Consultant and a distinguished Speaker. As former Domestic Violence Therapist and Community Educator, her profound commitment to mental health and empowering women has led her to forge a significant path in supporting Black Women and Women of Color.

 

With an insightful and passionate background in mental health counseling, Lauren made it her mission to create a safe space for women to receive the therapeutic support they need and thus created, Cultivate Your Essence. Her aim is that CYE stands as a beacon of support, understanding and growth for Black Women & Women of Color seeking to overcome personal challenges and enhance their overall

mental wellbeing.

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Through her work, Lauren continues to inspire and empower others, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she touches. Her vision for a world where Black Women &

Women of Color can freely pursue personal and professional excellence is not only admirable, but essential in today's

ever evolving society.

ACCEPTING CONSULTING, COACHING
& CORPORATE WELLNESS CLIENTS
Pronouns: She & Her
EDUCATION:

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Bachelor's of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Hampton University  


Masters of Arts, Community Counseling
Argosy University

 

Life Coaching Certification
Accomplishment Coaching - C
hicago Program

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LICENSURE:

Illinois Counseling License Number: 180.010875

Georgia Counseling License Number: LPC013279

Team

CYE - Illinois Therapists

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LILLAR BURTON,
MA, LPC

Accepting New Clients

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TASHA JACKSON,
MS, QMHP

Accepting New Clients

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MICHELLE MURRAY,
LPC, NCC

Accepting New Clients

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KRIS THOMAS,
MA, LPC

Not Accepting New Clients

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JESSICA LOVE JORDAN,
LCPC, CADC, NCC

Not Accepting New Clients

Accepting New Clients

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CRYSTAL WHITAKER,
LPC, NCC

CYE - Georgia Therapist

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ERICKA KEITH,
MA, MFT

Accepting New Clients

CYE - Coaching Services

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COACH KIM
CERTIFIED LIFE & DATING COACH

Accepting New Clients

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