Meet Jackie Lightner, LICSW

Breaking Stigma. Driving Change. Inspiring Growth.

“Because women deserve support that meets them where they are and lifts them where they’re going.”

Jackie Lightner, LICSW, is a trusted voice in women’s mental health, professional resilience, and leadership development. As the Founder & CEO of Lightwork Therapy & Recovery, she helps women reclaim their power through compassionate, evidence-based care. Having lived her own trauma, Jackie speaks from firsthand experience, making her insights on emotional wellness, building strong teams, and cultivating supportive systems highly relatable and actionable for individuals and organizations alike.

Meet Jackie Lightner, LICSW

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Featured In

95.9 WATD FM
Ask Us Beauty Magazine
2nd Annual Charity Fashion Show by Rivet & Well Lived Women
Better Together Women's Event
Unswaddled Podcast
Thrive Summit 2024
EF Gap Year Leadership Summit 2023
Associated Press
Northshore Magazine

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Jackie is a trusted voice in women’s mental health, professional resilience, and leadership development.

What People Are Saying

“Jackie’s session at our student orientation was rated the highest of all the sessions and activities. We can’t wait to have her back for more opportunities to engage with our students and staff!”

– Lauren West, VP Study Abroad/Gap Year at EF

“Jackie has helped me manage my anxiety so much this past year, and has given me techniques I can do by myself as well. Jackie has been a major part in my healing process, and wants nothing but success for you, regardless of the cards you’ve been dealt. I’m so grateful for our sessions thus far.”

-Sloane P., client

“Since I have been working with Jackie, I have seen not only growth within myself, but a serious decrease with my anxiety. She is PHENOMENAL. I can be my most vulnerable self, cry & spill my heart out without feeling insecure or judged. If you had a hard time finding where to start, seriously look no further.”

-Sienna C., client

“Jackie has a way of being gentle yet honest in her counseling, while confronting the places within that need healing. She’s extremely thoughtful and clear, and it’s obvious how passionate she is about her patients and her practice. I appreciated how she is empathetic, yet also constructive. Extremely appreciative! Highly recommend!!”

-Elizabeth H.

Speaker Topics Include:

Resilience & Growth

Turning challenges into leadership strengths

Balancing Empathy & Leadership

Leading with both compassion and accountability

Mental Health in the Workplace

Creating cultures that support well-being

Lightwork Therapy & Recovery

A New Approach to Women’s Mental Health

Jackie founded Lightwork Therapy & Recovery to create a safe, supportive space for women to heal and grow. Lightwork Therapy & Recovery is more than just a place for treatment—it’s a secure and nurturing environment where expert clinicians combine compassion with cutting-edge advancements in mental health care.

Lightwork offers:

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Mental Health Day Treatment & Outpatient Programs

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Specialized Care for Anxiety, PTSD, and Mood Disorders

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A Holistic Approach, Blending Therapy with Mindfulness