Christian Jacobs, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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9 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Self esteem support
Skills-based tools
English sessions

About Christian

Christian Jacobs is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and career worries. He keeps conversations practical and direct so people can use what they learn right away. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady support while clients work toward clearer goals.

He adapts each session to what a person needs. Sessions can include talking through stressful situations, practicing new thinking patterns, and learning calming skills for when anxiety or anger flare up. He also supports people dealing with grief, addiction challenges, sleep disruption, and the strain of caregiving.

Christian draws on several well-known approaches to shape sessions. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts and actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical coping skills for intense emotions.

With nine years of experience, he brings a steady, goal-oriented style that balances empathy with clear, hands-on tools. He works with issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, blended family stress, and communication problems. He is open to helping people navigate separation, substance use challenges, and co-occurring difficulties.

Christian offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on his availability. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Christian integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into remote work in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can lead the pace of change. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to shift patterns that feed anxiety or low self-esteem. DBT provides concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods and tools over time so sessions fit the client’s needs and progress remains the priority.

Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills in situations they face day to day and bring examples from their life directly into sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGrief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life 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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christian Jacobs work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and career-related worries. He also addresses grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strains, and sleep problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He keeps sessions practical and person-focused, blending empathetic listening with clear strategies. Expect a mix of talking, skills practice, and help setting achievable goals.

What is his professional background?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with people on mood, relationship, and self-esteem issues. He emphasizes respect and tailored treatment plans.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients connect with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients; confirm timing and scheduling when you begin the intake process.

How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location and the therapist's scheduling model.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.