Jacob Hiykel
I am a husband, father, and twin brother (I have and identical twin sister). I am also a reiki master and hypnotherapist. When I am not conducting psychotherapy (talk therapy), I enjoy conducting past life regressions to help people resolve past life trauma. I also use hypnotherapy to heal trauma.
When I am not conducting psychotherapy (talk therapy), I enjoy conducting past life regressions to help people resolve past life trauma.
Hypnotherapy is not covered by most insurances and may result in cash pay. I enjoy helping people identify their wants and needs so they can then identify their goals and dreams. I believe we all have had experiences that have stifled our self-confidence which then causes us to doubt our ability. I enjoy helping people discover that part of themselves that is hidden as a result. I believe the world is a collective of people. We need to take care of ourselves, each other, and the animals we share this planet with. I DO NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPT COUPLES FOR MARRIAGE COUNSELING.
First session
At the initial assessment, I have to collect background information to understand your experience and how we can work as a team to help you reach your goals, but I want to get to know you; your wants, needs, and desires. I want to know who your biggest support in childhood was, and who is your biggest support now. I also expect you to ask me questions, if we are going to be a team, I need you to have expectations of me as your support person and therapist. Kaiser clients: If you are seeking an ADHD diagnosis or medication management, please be informed that Kaiser requires a scheduled psychological evaluation with Kaiser directly. Kaiser also requires this for medication management, which is also managed by Kaiser directly. I can only provide therapeutic services which Kaiser contracts with Grow for.
Strengths
I have been told by clients that I am empathetic, that I really listen, and work to understand them. Being a member of the LGBTQIA+, I have been told that having a queer therapist helps my clients feel seen, validated, and understood. Also, I believe it is important as a therapist, to have a therapist of my own to manage my own life experiences so I can provide quality service to my clients.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences, and the patterns that may be keeping them from living a fulfilling and authentic life. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. I welcome clients who may have spent much of their lives feeling misunderstood, unseen, or disconnected from their own needs. Whether you are beginning your healing journey or have been working on yourself for years, I believe meaningful growth begins when you feel safe enough to explore your experiences without judgment. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths, heal emotional wounds, establish healthy boundaries, and develop the confidence to stand in your own power while learning to navigate life's challenges with greater compassion and self-acceptance.
Ongoing work together
Our work together will be a collaborative journey focused on understanding your experiences, identifying patterns, and exploring the emotional wounds and unmet needs that may be influencing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe therapy should be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and validated while also being encouraged to grow. Together, we will explore the connection between your past experiences and present challenges, develop greater self-awareness, strengthen healthy boundaries, and build practical tools to navigate life's difficulties. I recognize that healing is not linear, and we will move at a pace that honors your individual needs and readiness. My goal is not to tell you who to become, but to help you reconnect with who you are, recognize your inherent worth, and feel empowered to create a life that reflects your authentic self.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I was trained in Person-centered therapy since the grad school level. Every person wants to be heard, seen, validated, and accepted. You are the keeper of your experience and respecting that as your therapist is key.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have been working with trauma since beginning my internship working with children for six years and continued in private practice. I have worked with men, women, and children who have experienced sexual, emotional, and physical trauma.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is something my grad program emphasized due to the influence culture has on values, beliefs, conflicts in relationships with people of a different culture (such as intimate relationships), religious or spiritual practices that can be utilized as coping skills to help manage symptoms. I use these considerations to inform care to help you reach your therapeutic and personal goals.
Hypnotherapy
I use hypnotherapy to remove defense mechanisms and survival strategies preventing progress in treatment. This method of treatment is NOT covered by most insurances and may require cash payment.
Gender-affirming therapy
As a transman who transitioned 14 years ago, I know first-hand importance of needing a therapist who would support me on my journey. Whether cisgendered or trans, non-binary, queer or other identifying, it is important to help my clients feel seen, heard, validated and supported. You as the client are the keeper of your experience, and it is my job to honor that.
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 126399
- WashingtonLicense MFT.LF.61247272