Christian Jacobs, LMFT
Licensed LMFT specializing in anxiety and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Parenting and family work
- Trauma and grief care
About Christian Jacobs
Christian Jacobs is a California-licensed LMFT with nine years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and career-related difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) he brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each individual or family.
His practice addresses a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep disturbances, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, substance addiction, and fatherhood concerns. Christian combines practical skill-building with deeper therapeutic exploration to support clients toward clearer insight and more effective day-to-day coping.
He views the decision to seek help as a courageous step and approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowerment and growth. His work is grounded in respect and sensitivity, with interventions adapted to each person’s goals and circumstances.
His practice addresses a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep disturbances, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, divorce and separation, substance addiction, and fatherhood concerns. Christian combines practical skill-building with deeper therapeutic exploration to support clients toward clearer insight and more effective day-to-day coping.
He views the decision to seek help as a courageous step and approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at empowerment and growth. His work is grounded in respect and sensitivity, with interventions adapted to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christian Jacobs have?
Christian Jacobs has nine years of professional experience.
Is Christian Jacobs a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His California license is CA LMFT 136637.
In which languages does Christian Jacobs provide therapy?
Christian Jacobs provides therapy in English.
Where is Christian Jacobs located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Christian Jacobs as my therapist?
You can work with Christian Jacobs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christian Jacobs work with international clients?
Yes, Christian Jacobs works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christian Jacobs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Christian Jacobs often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for change and self-understanding - it is helpful for improving self-esteem, motivation, and relational concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotional reactions, relationship patterns, and chronic stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Christian works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful for each person.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so therapy can fit into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support while making it easier to maintain progress across everyday routines.