Jacob Garel, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jacob!

I bring a unique background in the military as a Pararescueman. I bring a deep understanding of crisis situations and a passion for helping individuals and families in need. Whether it's grief work, PTSD therapy, or accompanying you on your mental health journey, I am dedicated to walking beside you every step of the way.

My focus

I am passionate about providing support to first responders, police, military personnel, and their families.

My approach

I specialize and typically use psychodynamic, Rogerian, existential approaches, as well as DBT and CBT techniques.

My communication style

I provide a calm and grounded space for my clients. It is a place where I can hold space for my clients, which enables them to explore difficult emotions safely.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by years of serving others in high-stakes situations, which taught me the value of presence and compassion in times of crisis.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting with clients by first understanding their needs and desires, then collaboratively setting realistic and achievable goals that align with their values and promote their well-being.

Our first session

During your first session, we will fill out paperwork together, explain expectations of treatment, identify goals for treatment, and create a schedule to begin working together.

I identify as...

Male
Prefer Not to Respond
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Aviation Professionals

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling/ Marriage & Family Therapist from Santa Clara University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jacob Garel