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 January 2026, I am not currently accepting new client's due to being full. When this changes, I will update this profile accordingly.

Get to know me

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

Our 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

I am 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

Allow me to walk alongside you as you educate me on your narrative in order to create awareness on the situations you are navigating through, choices we can identify together, & allow for you to step into your authentic being. Evening sessions available Tuesday-Thursday 5:15pm & 6:15pm telehealth only at this time for clients located in California.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Self Esteem

Other specialties

Grief

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

Licensed in

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