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Jacob Garel

Jacob Garel

(he/him)

LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual

My name is Jacob Garel, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a unique background in the military as a Pararescueman. With 20 years of experience serving and saving lives, I bring a deep understanding of crisis situations and a passion for helping individuals and families in need. Specializing in psychodynamic, Rogerian, and existential approaches. 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.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a mental health therapist, my unique background as a retired veteran with 20 years of experience in rescue operations sets me apart. My firsthand exposure to the complexities of human nature in war zones equips me with a deep understanding of trauma and resilience, allowing me to offer a distinctive perspective and empathetic approach to supporting individuals facing overwhelming mental health challenges. My transition from physical to mental rescue work demonstrates a profound commitment to helping others navigate and heal from difficult experiences.

About Jacob Garel

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Address

493 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA, USA

Appointments

Virtual & in-person

My treatment methods

Psychodynamic

I focus on exploring unconscious thoughts and past experiences to understand and address current psychological issues.

Attachment-based

I use attachment theory to explore how early relationships with caregivers influence an individual's patterns of relating to others. By understanding a client's attachment style, I can help them develop healthier relationships and address underlying attachment-related issues.

Existential

In existential therapy, I help clients explore the meaning of their existence, freedom, responsibility, and mortality. I use this approach focus on helping clients find purpose and authenticity in their lives by confronting existential concerns and choices.

Brainspotting

In Brainspotting, I help clients process and release trauma by identifying eye positions, or "brainspots," that are linked to emotional or somatic distress. By focusing on these spots while recalling traumatic experiences, clients can access and process unresolved emotions and memories stored in the brain.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

In Person-Centered (Rogerian) therapy, I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. I emphasize empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness to help clients develop self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth.