Welcome to My Therapy Practice

I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. I am licensed to provide virtual therapy in 44 states. You can read more about me and my virtual psychotherapy approach as a therapist in the section below.

About me and my approach to therapy

 

“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.” 

– Alfred Adler

My Bio

This page has everything you might want to know about my background, education, clinical training, recent continuing education, and where I have worked. It also includes my credentials and professional memberships. Finally, learn a little about my life outside the office.

More about my background

Traditional Therapy

This page will explain more about individual, family, and couples therapy in general and what each will be like. My practice integrates many powerful and effective techniques. This page will help you learn more about the process, time frame, and potential outcomes.

More about therapy

My Therapy Approach

Learn about the clinical approaches I choose from to help you reach your treatment goals. This includes what you should expect along the way – the measurable and meaningful  results. The psychotherapy process should not be a mystery, and the gains should be obvious to you and others.

More about my approach

Intensive Services

I offer Intensive services for sports psychology, public speaking anxiety, fear of flying, psychological testing, and college admissions services. These services offer a 24/7 component where I provide help and support exactly when you need it if desired. 

More about my clinical specialties

Virtual Psychotherapy Service Area

I can provide individual, couples and group therapy and psychological testing virtually in the states shaded green. In most cases, these services can be equally effective and powerful virtually compared to in-person. However, particularly with testing, there are times when seeing someone in person may be a better option. I can refer you to someone in your local area in those cases.

Virtual Therapy Service Area

Current Virtual Therapy Wait Times:

 

Wait times for vary based on the specific days and times of day you need, but below is a general idea of my current wait times. I update this as much as needed.

Many people wonder whether it’s worth waiting for virtual psychotherapy to find the right match. It’s a balancing act since so many very talented therapists are available.

My suggestion is that the amount of time you should be willing to wait should be in relation to the specific nature of your concern; if a therapist has a specialty that is hard to find or uses an approach that you think is a perfect fit, you may want to wait longer to start. Of course, the urgency of your need should also play a role.

 

Virtual therapy appointments during the morning or early afternoon:

8-10 days

Virtual therapy appointments during the late afternoon:

10-14 days

Virtual therapy appointments during the evening (after 5:00pm):

14-21 days

My Therapy Philosophy

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years. My practice is integrative, meaning that I am trained in a wide variety of techniques that can be combined and alternated to produce measurable, important, and meaningful results. My virtual psychotherapy approach is positive, empathic, and solution-focused. I strongly believe that the results should not be a mystery – it should be clear that it works as you feel more content, develop new insights, reach your goals, and set new ones.

You should take your time to find a therapist who is a good fit for you, and that is why I (and most of my colleagues) offer a consultation to make sure you feel I am a good fit for what you are looking for and what you hope to accomplish. We can also discuss whether virtual psychotherapy is a good fit for you.  

Virtual Therapy Advantages

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Virtual psychotherapoy allows you a much greater choice of providers
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Virtual psychotherapy allows you to see someone in the comfort of your own home
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There is no risk in running into someone you know in a waiting room
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In virtual therapy you can join during a lunch break at work, between classes if you are a student, or wherever you are
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In virtual therapy couples and families can meet even if they are not in the same place

 Of course, there are drawbacks to virtual therapy, and some people do prefer in person because to them it feels more real and traditional. There are also some approaches that require in person methods, and many children are best seen that way. 

Questions About My Practice?

I offer a free telephone consultation if you wonder whether my services and psychotherapy approach would be a good fit. I want to hear what you are looking for, and then I’ll tell you how my clinical methods might help and what virtual psychotherapy will be like. There is no obligation; in fact, in our field, we believe that the match is so important that we work hard to ensure you find someone perfect for you as far as clinical approach. 

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Call

(617)-680-5488

Email

dralanjacobson@yahoo.com

Address

In person: Westwood, MA & Lee, NH

Virtual: Serving 44 states