Bachelor of Arts, Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2021)
Masters of Education, Mental Health Counseling, Fordham University (2023)
Ph.D Counseling Psychology, Seton Hall University, (Expected May 2029)
Jasmine Jackson earned her B.A. in Forensic Psychology, with a minor in Counseling, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2021. She received her MSEd in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Seton Hall University. Jasmine holds an MHC-LP in New York and is working toward full licensure as an LMHC.
Jasmine has extensive clinical experience across college counseling centers, hospitals, and private practice settings, serving diverse populations including children, adolescents, and couples. She currently practices as an MHC-LP under supervision at a private practice in New York City and serves as a Psychology Extern at Hackensack Meridian Medical Center, working in the Children’s Hospital.
Jasmine is also actively engaged in research. She is the Principal Investigator on “Bridging Bonds: Therapists’ Perspectives on the Human-Canine Relationship in Psychotherapy” at Seton Hall University, and Co-Investigator on two studies at John Jay College: “Fur and Fidelity: Investigating How Human Attachment Styles Relate to Attachment with Dogs and the Mental Health Benefits of Dogs” and “Love and Satisfaction in Dual-Career Couples: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Sternberg’s Triangular Love Scale, the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-32), and Semi-Structured Interviews.” Her research focuses on attachment theory, human-animal relationships, and relational dynamics.
CSL/PSY 342
CHS 320
American Psychological Association Division 17 Section 13
Eastern Psychological Association
Western Psychological Association
American Psychological Association Division 17
PSC Traditional B Research Grant
My primary research interests center on the intersections of attachment theory, relational psychoanalysis, and Canine-Assisted Psychotherapy (CAP) within clinical practice. I am particularly interested in how attachment dynamics influence therapeutic relationships, relational patterns, and emotional well-being, both in human-human interactions and human-animal bonds. Through my work, I aim to explore how relational and attachment-informed interventions can enhance psychotherapy, foster resilience, and promote deeper psychological understanding.
Currently, I am the Principal Investigator on a qualitative study at Seton Hall University, examining clinicians’ attitudes toward Canine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Through in-depth interviews and careful qualitative analysis, this project seeks to illuminate the perceptions, challenges, and opportunities associated with integrating dogs into therapy. By understanding clinicians’ perspectives, this research aims to provide actionable insights that advance the use of CAP and highlight the important role dogs play in supporting mental health treatment.
Additionally, I serve as Co-Investigator on a mixed-methods study at CUNY, “Fur and Fidelity: Investigating How Human Attachment Styles Relate to Attachment with Dogs and the Mental Health Benefits of Dogs.” This study combines quantitative measures with qualitative interviews to examine how canine companionship impacts emotional well-being, attachment security, and overall mental health. By integrating personal narratives with empirical data, we aim to better understand the therapeutic and relational benefits of human-canine bonds.
Beyond CAP research, I am also a Co-Investigator on “Love and Satisfaction in Dual-Career Couples: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Sternberg’s Triangular Love Scale, the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI-32), and Semi-Structured Interviews” at CUNY John Jay College. This study investigates how attachment dynamics, relational patterns, and career-related stressors influence relationship satisfaction among dual-career couples. Using a mixed-methods approach, we explore both quantitative measures of love and satisfaction and qualitative insights into couples’ lived experiences, aiming to inform interventions that support relational health and work-life integration.
Through these projects, I strive to integrate attachment theory, relational psychoanalytic concepts, and the human-animal bond to advance both research and clinical practice, emphasizing the transformative potential of relationships whether human or animal in fostering psychological growth and well-being.