Hi! I am a licensed mental health therapist, currently practicing in 5 states (NJ, NC, FL, GA and TX). I received my Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology from LaSalle University, over 10 years ago. My goal is to give you the tools needed to stop surviving, and start living an authentic life. In a safe and secure place, we will face the past, heal it and bring you to become the best version of yourself.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our fist session we will discuss present life challenges, identify desired results, and develop a treatment plan.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked in the field for close to 20 years, I am able quickly get to the bottom of one's life challenges, and immediately develop effective coping mechanisms, so you can start to see improvement in your life right away.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My ideal client is someone who wants to thrive in life, and not just survive. Thriving means assisting you in becoming the best version of yourself. This is done by providing you with a safe environment, and the necessary tools for you to heal, grow and find personal meaning and fulfillment.
About Patricia Jacobs
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps individuals address mental health challenges and trauma by focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT operates on the principle that our thoughts significantly influence our emotions and behaviors, and by changing maladaptive or distorted thinking patterns, we can alter how we feel and act.
EMDR
EMDR is based on the idea that trauma and other adverse life experiences can become "stuck" or improperly processed in the brain. When a traumatic event occurs, the brain's normal information processing system can become overwhelmed, leaving memories and sensations associated with the trauma "frozen" in an unprocessed state. These memories can then be triggered by reminders of the trauma, leading to distressing symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional numbness. EMDR aims to help the brain process these traumatic memories properly, reducing their emotional charge and allowing them to be integrated into the person’s overall life experience.