James Jacobsen

My communication style

My work is resolutely client-centered. I believe you are always the expert on your own life. I do specialized listening in the Rogerian and Experiential Focusing traditions. I bring tremendous respect and belief in your self-actualization as the driving force in therapy. I use humor to lighten the load, which can be quite heavy.

My journey to mental healthcare

At some point in early sobriety, it became clear I needed to transition into a helping profession. A thing that drives me in this work is the quality of intimacy and disclosure that arises in a good therapeutic alliance. I help clients grow out of the need to deny important inner material to their own awareness.

My goals for you

The important goals in therapy are yours, and these tend to evolve as you move forward in your self-experience. I make great effort not to impose my values upon you. I want you to live your best life, not one I have outlined for you. We'll figure it out together.

Our first session

A vast openness, friendliness, and receptivity on my part. A joke or two. Quite possibly a couple of salty phrases. My hope is for you to start getting in the swing of leading the way into what you want or need to discuss. I always hold my hopes loosely since they take a distant second to your wishes and hopes for yourself.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White