Christian Jacobs

Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LMFT California

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Christian

Christian Jacobs is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience to work with people confronting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical strategies for challenges like parenting strain, career uncertainty, sleep disruption, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and grief, while also addressing related areas such as attachment, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and substance issues. Christian blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, respectful stance that centers each person's priorities.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, integrates dialectical skills for emotional regulation, and uses client-centered principles to shape collaborative, individualized treatment. Sessions are designed to be adaptable so that short-term goals and longer-term growth can both be pursued.

With a focus on empowerment and practical coping, he aims to support clients as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience. His approach values sensitivity to each person’s circumstances and tailors conversation and interventions to fit individual needs and goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Christian frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching actionable skills to reframe thoughts and change coping strategies, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and problematic habits. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

He also brings client-centered principles into virtual sessions, offering a collaborative and empathic stance that lets clients guide goals while the therapist adapts methods to meet individual needs. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to select techniques that match their goals, values, and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances and life changes, allowing clients to access regular support and skill-building from licensed professionals in ways that fit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Christian works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges related to parenting and career.

What is the general style and therapeutic approach?

Their style is collaborative and respectful, combining client-centered care with evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to target thoughts, emotions, and coping skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has nine years of professional experience working with individuals facing mood, relationship, and life transition challenges.

What are the credential and location details for this clinician?

Christian is licensed as an LMFT in California, with license number CA LMFT 136637.

Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.

How is pricing and payment handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English