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Christian Jacobs, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
- Relationship patterns
About Christian
Christian Jacobs is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem, career struggles, and the impact of trauma and grief. He also supports work on sleep, anger, substance issues, and ADHD-related challenges.
He starts sessions with clear, practical goals. Conversations focus on specific thoughts, habits, and situations that keep problems going. Sessions combine problem-solving, skills practice, and regular check-ins on progress so people can try different ways of responding between meetings.
Christian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to build alternative behaviors. He also draws on client-centered approaches to keep conversations grounded in each person's experience. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
He pays attention to relationship patterns such as attachment and communication issues. For people navigating separation, blended family concerns, or fatherhood issues, sessions look at practical strategies for clearer boundaries and better day-to-day routines. Work on intimacy-related concerns and body image focuses on small, testable changes rather than abstract ideas.
Christian explains options and helps people choose which methods to try first. He asks about what is realistic in a person’s life and suggests short exercises to practice between sessions. The emphasis is on steady, measurable change over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can use structured exercises, thought records, and brief between-session tasks to practice new skills and track progress.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting the client's perspective. In remote sessions this looks like focused, accepting conversation about a person's experience and collaborative planning of next steps.
DBT provides skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress. Techniques include grounding, breathing, and stepwise problem solving that clients can rehearse during and after sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems practical in daily life to choose which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted based on what works.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when a full session is difficult. The focus remains on practical skills, regular review, and adapting methods to everyday routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, career struggles, trauma and grief, and related issues such as sleep problems and anger.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice alternative behaviors. Sessions include exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of clinical experience and holds the LMFT credential listed as CA LMFT.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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