Colleen Jackson, PhD, ABPP-CN

Dr. Jackson is a clinical psychologist with board-certification in clinical neuropsychology. She offers both psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment. Psychotherapy Dr. Jackson specializes in working with adult clients (18+) facing challenges related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), aging, caregiving, and adjustment to medical or neurological diagnosis. She also has extensive experience helping clients struggling with depression, anxiety/worry, and general life difficulties. In her therapeutic work, Dr. Jackson incorporates expertise in the complex relationships between the brain/cognitive abilities and behavior to help clients develop insight and skills to function their best. Dr. Jackson works with clients to collaboratively identify treatment goals. She uses cognitive and behavioral therapeutic techniques that are supported by extensive research. However, therapy is always tailored to the individual needs, strengths, and values of the client. Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes and typically occur weekly or every other week. Treatment duration varies according to the client’s unique circumstances and goals. Neuropsychological Assessment Dr. Jackson offers neuropsychological assessments for adults (18+) focused on optimizing how clients think and function in academic, occupational, and personal settings. Dr. Jackson has expertise in the assessment of ADHD, learning disorders, and cognitive changes that can occur later in life. In-person assessments are currently offered at Dr. Jackson's Brookline, MA office. A telephone consultation is required prior to the initial appointment. Dr. Jackson earned a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Neuropsychology, from the University of Connecticut. She completed her predoctoral clinical internship at Rhode Island Hospital through the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and postdoctoral fellowships at the VA Boston Healthcare System. She worked for several years as a staff neuropsychologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System, where she provided psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment, and she was extensively involved in training, education, and research. Most recently, Dr. Jackson served as the Chief of the Neuropsychology Clinic in the Department of Neurology at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Jackson is an out-of-network provider. For clients interested in filing for reimbursement with their insurance carrier, Dr. Jackson is happy to provide receipts for services. Please reach out via telephone (617-362-0588) or the message icon at the top of this page to set up a free 15-minute telephone consultation call.