More about Jacob

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination
— Carl Rogers
 

About Jacob:

Jacob is a grief, depression, and life transitions therapist that helps teens, adults, and couples overcome obstacles in order to find meaning and happiness in their lives, and is a LGBTQ+ Ally.

Jacob has experience working with individuals of all ages and with varying needs. He has successfully helped couples, families, and groups navigate barriers to living well. Because no two people are exactly alike, Jacob believes in meeting individuals where they are and uses a psychodynamic approach to therapy, pulling from evidence-based modalities with the goal of finding the best fit for the individual, or couple. No matter what approach works best for you, Jacob always adheres to a person centered approach.

Schedule a free 15 minute conversation to see if therapy is right for you.

 
The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no one recipe for living that suits all cases
— Carl Jung
 

Education & Licensure

  • Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Religion from Houghton College, 2006

  • Master of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College, 2017

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York, License #090619

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey, License #44SC06257200

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Maine, License #LC23226

  • Jacob has been clinically trained in evidence based modalities such as: CBT, DBT, Family Systems, The Gottman Method, Solution Focused, and more.

  • Jacob is an adjunct professor of social work and a teaches graduate level course on mental health theories.

  • Jacob has been a long time member of the Livingston County Suicide Prevention Task Force

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