Glenn Jacob-Oviatt is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of experience in adult mental health. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, and adjusting to major life changes. Glenn uses straightforward, practical methods to help people feel steadier and more capable.
He spent the past five years working at an adult mental health inpatient facility. There he organized and led groups on anxiety reduction, DBT skills, anger management, mindfulness, communication, and creative expression through art and writing. Those group experiences shaped the way he structures sessions and teaches skills.
Glenn practices using a person-centered approach that keeps the client's goals in view. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address unhelpful thinking and teach coping tools. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy inform how he helps people tell and reshape difficult stories about themselves.
In a typical session he listens first, then helps set small, doable goals. He often introduces short skills practice between meetings and uses writing or creative prompts when they fit a person's style. The focus is on building self-awareness, reducing reactivity, and improving day-to-day functioning.
Glenn is licensed as an LCSW in California and works with adults in Oregon. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard while they make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Glenn will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, and he adjusts the mix over time based on what is helpful. That collaboration starts with a clear conversation about goals and what feels realistic to practice between sessions.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try skills practice and writing exercises between meetings and bring those efforts back to discussion with a licensed professional.
He helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include grief, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Glenn uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He pairs that with practical skills from CBT and DBT and sometimes uses writing or art as part of the work.
What is his clinical background?
He has five years of experience working in an adult mental health inpatient facility where he led groups on anxiety reduction, DBT skills, anger management, mindfulness, and creative expression.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with licensure in California and practices with clients in Oregon.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
