Jake Garden

(he/him)

LMFT, 4 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

Jake's main therapeutic focus is increasing awareness of environments and everyday situations, opening one’s perception of life choices, and intensifying feelings of empowerment and liberation in our work together. Jake’s CBT/Solution Focused style is interactive and fun while honoring his client’s relationships, helping them discover what is truly needed from these relationships and inspiring them to live authentically. Jake has years of practicing in county mental health agencies as an MFT Trainee & an AMFT. As of April 2026, Jake is currently accepting new client's in network with Kaiser, Optum & Aetna.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The first hour session will consist of informed consent (legal & ethical requirements), then various open-ended questions to best gather information on you to begin building rapport/establish a treatment goal that best supports you/ your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Jake is a fully licensed working professional who shows up authentically himself to best allow for client’s to feel emotionally safe to do so as well over time in a professional setting.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

As a licensed therapist, I’ve come to learn that therapy works best when there’s a strong fit between client and clinician. While I welcome individuals from all walks of life, I do my best work with clients who are ready to engage, reflect, and actively participate in their growth. I’m especially passionate about supporting men’s mental health. Too often, men are taught to suppress emotions, “push through,” or avoid seeking help altogether. I believe therapy can be a powerful space to challenge those narratives, one where vulnerability is not weakness, but strength. My goal is to help normalize conversations around mental health and create an environment where men feel understood, respected, and empowered. I also work well with clients who appreciate a more coaching-oriented approach. If you’re someone who values direct feedback, practical tools, and goal-oriented conversations, we’ll likely be a good fit. Therapy with me is collaborative

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Grief

Other specialties

I identify as

Man

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

Utilizing ACT with client’s to allow for them to create awareness, thus allowing us to identify choices, and in turn empowerment arising from within

, 11 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 7, 2025

Excellent fit. I'm so grateful!

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Jake

May 22, 2025

I began my sessions with Jake when it felt like I was trapped in a deep well. No matter how hard I clawed at the walls, I kept slipping… staying stuck in old wounds thinking I could change the past. Jake has a gift of really seeing me. He gently held up a mirror and helped me see the ways I was chaining myself to the past and sabotaging my future. Jake has taught me to be in the present, helping me see my future will not be defined by my past. For the first time in a long time, I have hope.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 5 with Jake