"Real Therapy for Real Life"
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy focusing on deep emotional work and real-life change.
Combining evidence-based techniques with faith-informed wisdom for lasting transformation
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a powerful, research-backed approach that helps uncover and process buried emotions, leading to rapid and lasting change.
For those who desire it, therapy that honors and incorporates faith and spirituality, connecting psychological healing with your faith journey.
A warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported as you work through life's difficulties.
I provide individual therapy and couples counseling for adults seeking meaningful change. Areas of focus include men’s issues, relationship and family concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and addictive patterns. My Encinitas office serves San Diego County, with telehealth available throughout California.
For clients who request it, I offer Christian faith-integrated therapy grounded in an Orthodox Christian perspective. Catholic and other Christian clients are welcome, and each person’s own faith tradition is approached with respect. I also provide culturally responsive care for clients from Middle Eastern and other multicultural backgrounds.
Ask About Working TogetherReal experiences from people on their healing journey
Working with Jacob has been transformative. His approach helped me understand patterns I'd been stuck in for years.
Anxiety & Relationship Issues
I was skeptical about therapy, but Jacob's direct yet compassionate approach made all the difference. He does not just listen. He helps you actually work through things.
Depression & Life Transitions
The integration of faith into therapy was exactly what I needed. Jacob respects where you are spiritually while providing excellent clinical care.
Faith-Integrated Therapy
* Names and details changed to protect client confidentiality. Testimonials shared with permission.