Therapy Blog

I work to keep my therapy blog updated with the latest innovations and ideas in the field of psychotherapy and the latest news about my practice. I also contribute to other The Foresight Psychological Institute blogs including regarding Therapeutic Tutoring, Psych testing, and Leadership Coaching. Please note that all advice and self-help offered is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.

Court-Ordered Co-Parenting Therapy: What to Expect

If a judge, guardian ad litem, or your attorney has said that you and your child's other parent...

Driving Phobia Treatment: CBT & Exposure Therapy

For some people, the fear shows up as a tight chest on the highway on-ramp. For others, it's a...

Long-Distance Relationship Therapy: Managing and Enjoying Love From Afar

Practical, evidence-based support for long-distance couples and long-distance marriages —...

Perfectionism and Its Link to Anxiety and Burnout

Perfectionism · Anxiety & Burnout High standards aren't the problem. It's the specific...

College Counseling Centers vs. Private Therapy: Working Together

College Mental Health · How the Two Systems Fit Together College counseling centers and...

Signs Your Family Would Benefit from Therapy

For Families & Adult Relatives Every family has friction. This is about telling the difference...

Signs You Might Benefit From Therapy

Getting Started With Therapy You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to benefit from therapy — just...

People-Pleasing and Boundary-Setting: Why ‘No’ Feels So Hard

Relationships & Self-Worth If saying "no" fills you with guilt, and you can name everyone else's...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a therapeutic approach combining techniques from these powerful and effective approaches. It was initially developed to help prevent relapse in individuals who have experienced recurrent episodes of depression. I provide...

ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also known as Acceptance Therapy, to help clients develop psychological flexibility—the ability to be present, open up to unpleasant feelings, and take actions aligned with their values. ACT therapy is often an approach that is...

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporates mindfulness therapy techniques to help individuals manage their thoughts, emotions, and mental health. I use this approach both in online therapy and in person to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and...

Integrative Therapy

I provide Integrative Therapy, which combines elements from different therapeutic modalities and theories. The goal is to tailor the approach to your unique needs, drawing on various techniques and perspectives to create a more comprehensive and personalized...

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the stories or narratives people construct about their lives. I use this approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families. Narrative therapy interventions were developed in the 1980s by...

Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment

Seasonal depression therapy is designed for is a type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, typically in the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. I provide specific seasonal affective disorder treatment and also help clients who...

Psychodynamic Therapy

Rounding out my approach is Psychodynamic Therapy. This form of psychotherapy emphasizes the importance of the unconscious mind and the influence of early life experiences on an individual's psychological and emotional functioning. This therapeutic is related to the...

Does Therapy Work?

A common question that people have, which I fully respect, is "Does therapy work?". You will be dedicating your valuable time, energy, and thoughtfulness to a process that can sometimes lead to discomfort and psychological challenges. Thus, asking this question is...

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy, or person-centered therapy, is a humanistic approach to psychotherapy that I use as a central tenet of my work. This approach was developed by the American psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940s and 1950s (and thus, it is sometimes called...

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Dr. Alan Jacobson Founder and Director
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health service Psychologist and Founder and Director of the Foresight Psychological Institute. He has been practicing for 25 years and is licensed in 44 states. He provides evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. His clinical work focuses on anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, life transitions, and performance-related stress. Dr. Jacobson integrates cognitive-behavioral, insight-oriented, and values-based approaches to help clients build clarity, resilience, and measurable psychological growth.
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