Dwayne Jacobs, LPC

Dwayne Jacobs is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 16 years of clinical experience. He has worked in residential addiction programs, correctional settings, community agencies, and school-based services. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person in care and the counselor build a working relationship to set and reach practical goals.

He emphasizes partnership and direct communication. Clients are asked to share questions, concerns, or suggestions so sessions can be adjusted. This straightforward approach helps people stay engaged and make steady progress.

In sessions he helps people identify areas they want to improve and then creates concrete steps to reach those goals. He uses strategies from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and existential thinking to help with decision points and life shifts. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are tools he draws on when they fit the person’s needs.

His background includes time in addiction treatment, correctional facilities, schools, and community programs. That variety has informed how he approaches stress, burnout, relationship struggles, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, parenting challenges, anger, and issues around identity and intimacy.

People who value clear goals and a practical, respectful partnership tend to fit well with his style. He asks for honest feedback during therapy and adapts plans as needed to help people move toward the life changes they want.

Approaches and what online therapy can offer

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means the counselor listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps people steer their own change. This approach is useful for building trust and working through personal values and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.

Existential Therapy helps people facing big life questions and transitions. It supports exploring meaning, responsibility, and choices during times of uncertainty or change. This can be helpful for midlife concerns and moments of re-evaluation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted over time so the approach fits the client’s progress.

Because the therapist has experience with teletherapy, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Confirm the exact session options before booking so they match your routine. Many people find online sessions useful for keeping continuity during life transitions, managing scheduling around work or caregiving, and doing focused check-ins without extra travel.