- Client-centered focus
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Jake
He studied psychology and then earned a master’s degree in community counseling. Over nine years he has worked with people from many backgrounds. That experience informs his approach to problems like depression, trauma, and substance use.
In sessions Jake mixes practical skills with listening. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. He also uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities and pace.
Jake has experience supporting people with relationship concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. He can also address issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, control problems, and communication breakdowns.
People meet him for focused goal work and for deeper trauma processing when needed. He aims to help clients leave sessions with clear next steps and manageable tools. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment according to availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
How Jake Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means the therapist listens carefully, follows the client's lead, and helps people name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach used to process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional hold; it is often used when past events continue to affect daily life.Finding the right approach is part of working together. Jake will talk with each client about their needs, goals, and comfort level and then recommend which methods to try. That collaboration allows adjustments over time if one approach is not the best fit.
Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule regular check-ins. Others appreciate being able to move between skill practice and deeper trauma work without changing providers. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, client-centered conversations, and EMDR-informed processing to remote sessions when appropriate, while matching the approach to the client's goals and daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jake often help with?
He works with stress and anxiety as well as depression, trauma and addiction-related concerns. He also addresses relationship and family-related issues and topics like grief, parenting strain, and intimacy problems.
What is Jake's therapy style like?
His style is practical and client-centered. He listens first, then helps set goals and teaches skills such as thought tracking and coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He brings nine years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. That background informs how he approaches trauma, mood concerns, and substance use.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jake?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.