I am licensed in the District of Columbia with 20 years of professional social work and therapy experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression and anxiety. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC50078967
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Ms. Norika Jackson is an excellent therapist. I check all of the boxes for her, including her knowledge as a therapist, compassion, empathy, great listening skills, and professionalism. I am getting great results with Norika. Grief is something that seems to change over time, to soften a bit, yet it can pop up at any time and feel like it did in the beginning. Norika has helped me to know myself, and to honor myself above all, no matter what. I truly appreciate Norika and recommend her wholeheartedly!
Written on Jul 05, 2026 after therapy with Norika for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Norika strikes the best balance between listening and giving support in her sessions. Her deep care for her clients shows and she is always ensuring to set you up for success with tools outside of sessions for continued support.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Norika for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Ms. Jackson is very attentive and listens to me. I know I am heard. I appreciate their time with me.
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Norika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Norika is one of the best therapists. She listens, is empathetic, provides advice and holds me accountable while also empowering me to get through difficult issues & conversations. There’s nothing like a good therapist!
Written on Sep 12, 2025 after therapy with Norika for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Norika gave me very level-headed and sound advice that was helpful in resolving a conflict I had with a friend. I was very grateful for her expertise, willingness to listen and for her thoughtful feedback.
Written on Jul 14, 2025 after therapy with Norika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I really like Mrs. Jackson. She kind. And listens very intently. She never cuts me off and lets me get things off my chest. Then circles back with touch points that we discuss. I’m glad she is my therapist!!
Written on Mar 20, 2025 after therapy with Norika for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management