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 therapy in 44 states. You can read more about me and my psychotherapy approach as a therapist in the section below.

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

Services available in all blue areas in the map above.

Current 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 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 related to the specific nature of your concern; if a therapist has a hard-to-find specialty 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 needs should also play a role.

 

Therapy appointments during the morning or early afternoon:

8-10 days

Therapy appointments during the late afternoon:

10-14 days

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 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 psychotherapy is a good fit for you.  

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does therapy take?

Therapy is a transformative process that can be life-changing. How long therapy takes depends on the methods we choose, how deep-seated your challenges are, and how high the barriers are to positive change. However, after 4-6 sessions, you should experience significant improvement, and then along the way, you should experience measurable and meaningful change as you go. We’ll work together to find a timeline that works for you.

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

A clinical psychologist has gone through four years of school after college, including two years of part-time closely supervised direct care experience, one year of full-time supervised experience after that, and then another year post-graduation. Then, they have to pass a very intensive and difficult exam to prove they have the knowledge necessary to practice

What’s the best way to find a therapist?

There are many effective ways to find a therapist, and it’s not only okay but actually highly suggested that you be picky! Therapy can really create huge positive changes and the fit with your therapist is vital. Start with word-of-mouth and browse websites like mine. You can also look to platforms like PsychologyToday and ZenCare. Keep in mind that in our field we are not competitive – if you contact me and I’m not the best fit, I’ll work hard to find you someone who is.

How can I tell how qualified a psychologist is?

Given the amount of education and supervised training a psychologist gets, even when they have just graduated, they already have four years of actual practice, and many were in the field before they went to graduate school. That said, experience is valuable, and asking how long they’ve been practicing can help. Also, look for a psychologist who has furthered their credentials postgraduation, such as becoming a National Register Certified.

How would you summarize your approach?

I use what are called third-wave therapies, the latest innovations in some of the more powerful and effective approaches in the field. This includes Cognitive-Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Compassion Focused (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive (MBCT), and Schema-focused therapy. All of it is surrounded in a positive psychology, humanistic approach.

Will virtual therapy work for me

You can find information about virtual therapy throughout my site, particularly in my blog. It boils down to fit. The techniques I use can be equally effective and powerful, and for some even more so, when delivered online. However, some people prefer the in-person experience of therapy and find virtual delivery does not work as well for them. Often, people already know that on a gut level, but if you’re not sure, try whichever approach you feel more comfortable with at first and see how it goes.

Contact Me

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 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