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You May Be Wondering,
what’s the benefit of working with a licensed professional.
Here's what we know:
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.
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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.
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Obtaining profound skills that are necessary to use in getting closer to your healing is more than possible.
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Fostering thriving relationships between yourself and other is achievable when you learn how.
LAUREN MICHELLE JACKSON
LCPC, CDVP, Coach &
Corporate Wellness Strategist
Founder and Owner of Cultivate Your Essence
Lauren Michelle Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Domestic Violence Professional, life, consultant and sought after speaker who has spent over a decade transforming the landscape of mental health and wellness. Passionate about creating spaces where black women and girls feel affirmed and empowered, she
founded Cultivate Your Essence (CYE) — a nationally recognized, integrated practice dedicated to healing,
growth and transformation.
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Through CYE, Lauren leads a dynamic team delivering accessible, culturally responsive mental health services
and corporate wellness programs that address stress, burnout, and workplace mental health. Her vision is to
shift organizational cultures, equip leaders to prioritize
well-being, and provide communities with tools to cultivate resilience and wholeness.
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Lauren’s leadership and voice have been featured by Essence Magazine, iHeartRadio, ABC, NBC, Fox, WGN News, and more. She was honored with the “Outstanding Practice” award by the Breaking the Silence Foundation, further cementing her role as a trusted thought leader at the intersection of mental health, equity and
organizational well-being.
Pronouns: She/Her
Specialities: Mental Health Counseling & Clinical Expertise, Coaching & Personal Development, Advocacy & Empowerment, Corporate Wellness & Organizational Consulting, Speaking, Media Commentary and Thought Leadership
EDUCATION:
​Bachelor's of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Hampton University
Masters of Arts, Community Counseling
Argosy University
Life Coaching Certification
Accomplishment Coaching - Chicago Program​​
LICENSURE:
Illinois Counseling License Number: 180.010875
Georgia Counseling License Number: LPC013279
Certified Domestic Violence Professional: Since 2012
