
Psychotherapy/Counseling with a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My background
I received a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis, from Phillips Graduate Institute, spring 2012. From 2011-2016 I worked in Mental Health Services at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, where I had the opportunity to conduct individual sessions, work with couples, as well as co-facilitate and lead therapy groups.
I have specialized training, certification and experience in the areas of domestic violence assessment and treatment.
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I have experience working with clients whose issues include:
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mood problems (major depression, dysthymia, bi-polar disorder)
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anxiety
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LGBTQ issues
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trauma recovery
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personality problems
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addiction / alcohol problems
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sexual compulsivity / intimacy issues
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partner relational problems
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phase of life problems
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domestic violence
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identity problems

Psychotherapy / Counseling
Jim Jacobsen, MA
LMFT, BBS # 90737
My way of being with clients is non-judgmental, non-pathologizing and respectful. Therapy can be long-term or brief, depending on the needs and preferences of the client.
I specialize in the treatment of intellectually and creatively gifted individuals.