by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Apr 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Choosing a therapist isn’t just about credentials. It’s about fit. Two therapists can have identical training and produce completely different experiences depending on their approach, personality, and style. Some are structured and goal-oriented. Others are reflective...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Whether you are dealing with persistent anxiety, low mood, relationship stress, life transitions, or simply feeling that you know life could be more meaningful, therapy can provide a structured space to understand what is happening internally and develop practical...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Feb 5, 2026 | Virtual
You may be balancing a lot right now: work, family, school, health, finances, motivation, anxiety—sometimes all at once. Finding a therapist can feel like another task on an already full plate. The good news is that online counseling services (telehealth) have matured...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Jan 1, 2026 | Virtual
As a psychologist who has delivered thousands of hours of telehealth, I no longer view virtual treatment as a substitute; it is a distinct modality with unique clinical advantages. In many cases, virtual work actually enhances treatment: clients engage from their real...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Dec 27, 2025 | Finding therapy
If a psychologist is asked, ‘Are you the best therapist I can find?’ The answer should be: ‘I am an excellent choice for some but not others.’ The “best psychotherapist” is not a static title one earns and keeps forever; it is a...
