- Addiction support
- Relationship help
- Practical skills
About Jacob
Jacob Pehrson is an Arizona licensed professional counselor (LPC) with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing addiction and relationship struggles, including sexual and process addictions, intimacy problems, and the fallout from betrayal or infidelity. Jacob aims to offer a clear path toward greater wellbeing through steady, practical work in sessions.
He keeps the room non-judgmental and focused on the next step. People can expect direct feedback, practical skills, and chances to try different ways of relating and coping. Jacob frames counseling as a partnership - he shares knowledge and tools, and clients bring curiosity and effort.
Jacob often addresses issues like shame, guilt, low self-esteem, and attachment patterns that affect closeness. He also helps with communication problems, control struggles, and the emotional aftermath of trauma and abuse. His background includes work with men’s issues and intimacy-related concerns, and he has experience with a range of process and sexual addictions.
His approach includes offering challenges when growth requires discomfort, paired with support and compassion. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, improve communication, and reduce behaviors that harm relationships or personal goals. This practical focus looks to build habits that stick in everyday life.
If someone is considering therapy, Jacob asks that they be willing to engage honestly and try new strategies. To start, potential clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction and relationship concerns. One common approach he uses focuses on behavioral change and skill building to reduce harmful habits and improve daily routines; this helps with process addictions and patterns like procrastination. Another approach centers on understanding attachment and relational patterns to improve intimacy and communication; this helps people recognize why they repeat certain relational behaviors and try new ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob treats therapy as a collaborative process where he and the client decide together which methods fit best. He will help identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful and what is not.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and less travel time, which can help fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can also make it simpler to check in between sessions and maintain momentum. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm offered formats before booking to be sure they match your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jacob address?
He works with addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem concerns, along with related topics like attachment issues and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and direct. He offers practical tools, honest feedback, and occasional challenges to promote growth.
What is his background and experience?
Jacob has five years of professional work experience focused on addiction and relationship concerns, including sex and process addictions and betrayal trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.