by Dr. Alan Jacobson | May 10, 2024 | Therapy Specialties
An emotional support pet is an animal that provides comfort and support to people dealing with various mental health challenges. While they aren’t technically considered service animals like guide dogs, emotional support pets can still improve their human...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | May 3, 2024 | Symptom Relief
Given my integrative approach to therapy and the fact that clients will have a say in the path we choose, I am often asked which approach is the best treatment for depression. The short answer is that each treatment course is uniquely designed depending on your needs,...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Apr 26, 2024 | Symptom Relief
I offer CBT for social anxiety virtually and in-person to individuals and sometimes as group therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most effective therapeutic approaches for addressing social anxiety disorder. Here’s a breakdown of how CBT for...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Apr 8, 2024 | Mental Health Diagnoses
I offer CBT for OCD for adolescents and adults, both virtually and in person. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for OCD is considered a cornerstone treatment, given its effectiveness. This post goes over how I use CBT for obsessive-compulsive disorder, with an example and...
by Dr. Alan Jacobson | Apr 6, 2024 | Virtual
A common question prospective clients ask me is, “Is virtual therapy as effective as in-person?”. The short answer is that it is usually as effective and powerful, sometimes more so, but some caveats are important to know. I provide both types of...
