Welcome to My Therapy Practice
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am licensed to provide virtual therapy in 40 states. You can read more about me and my approach as a therapist in the section below.
About me and my approach to therapy
“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.”
– Alfred Adler
My Bio
This page has everything you might want to know about my background, education, clinical training, recent continuing education, and where I have worked. It also includes my therapy credentials and professional memberships. Finally, learn a little about my life outside the office.
Traditional Therapy
This page will explain more about individual, family, and couples therapy in general and what each will be like. My practice integrates many powerful and effective techniques. This page will help you learn more about the process, time frame, and potential outcomes.
My Approach
Learn about the clinical approaches I choose from to help you reach your treatment goals. This includes what you should expect along the way – the measurable results. The therapy process should not be a mystery, and the gains should be obvious to you and others.
Therapy Service Area
I can provide therapy and psychological testing virtually in the states shaded green. In most cases, these services can be equally effective and powerful virtually compared to in-person. However, particularly with testing, there are times when seeing someone in person may be a better option. I can refer you to someone in your local area in those cases.
Current Therapy Wait Times:
Wait times for therapy vary based on the specific days and times of day you need, but below is a general idea of my current wait times. I update this as much as needed.
Many people wonder whether it’s worth waiting for therapy to find the right match. It’s a balancing act since so many very talented therapists are available. My suggestion is that the amount of time you should be willing to wait should be in relation to the specific nature of your concern; if a therapist has a specialty that is hard to find or uses an approach that you think is a perfect fit, you may want to wait longer to start therapy. Of course, the urgency of your need for therapy should also play a role.
Virtual appointments during the morning or early afternoon:
8-10 days
Virtual appointments during the late afternoon:
10-14 days
Virtual appointments during the evening:
14-21 days
My Therapy Philosophy
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. My practice is integrative, meaning that I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that can be combined and alternated to produce measurable, important, and meaningful results. My therapy approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. I strongly believe that the results of therapy should not be a mystery – it should be clear that it works as you feel more content, develop new insights, reach your goals, and set new ones.
You should take your time to find a therapist who is a good fit for you, and that is why I (and most of my colleagues) offer a consultation to make sure you feel I am a good fit for what you are looking for and what you hope to accomplish through therapy.
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Questions About Therapy?
I offer a free telephone consultation if you wonder whether my services and therapy approach would be a good fit. I want to hear what you are looking for, and then I’ll tell you how my clinical methods might help and what therapy will be like. There is no obligation; in fact, in our field, we believe that the match is so important that we work hard to ensure you find someone perfect for you as far as therapy approach.
Call
(617)-680-5488
dralanjacobson@yahoo.com
Address
In person: Westwood, MA & Lee, NH
Virtual: Serving 40 states