Therapist profile
John Jacobs, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW focused on anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC00028700; LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW018760
- NPI
- 1619910825
- Experience
- 47 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About John
John Jacobs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 47 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and codependency among other challenges.
He uses clear, practical conversations to help people notice unhelpful patterns. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what someone wants to change. He talks through coping skills, communication habits, and ways to manage panic, chronic pain, or mood shifts.
John draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify thoughts that keep problems going. He adds mindfulness practices to help people stay calmer in the moment. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about making changes.
He often applies solution-focused ideas to build doable steps between sessions. For trauma-related concerns he integrates trauma-focused methods to address distressing memories and reactions. The work tends to be direct and goal-oriented while still allowing time to process strong feelings.
Across decades of practice he has supported people dealing with career strain, parenting pressures, social anxiety, and issues around control, guilt, or shame. Sessions also address attachment patterns and isolation that make relationships feel one-sided.
John speaks English and practices in New Jersey. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling options through the site's intake steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
John uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or conflict. CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises and clear steps you can try between meetings.He also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice physical and emotional reactions in the moment. Those practices teach simple breathing and attention skills to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses when someone feels stuck about making a change; it helps clarify values and strengthen commitment.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and pace. That may mean combining CBT with mindfulness or shifting toward trauma-focused techniques if needed.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow someone to work steadily on skills like thought records, grounding, and motivational planning without rearranging their whole day.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
47+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, codependency, and related concerns such as panic, ADHD, and chronic pain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and conversational, focusing on identifying patterns and building concrete coping skills using CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 47 years of experience working with adults across a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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