- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Values-focused work
- Substance use support
About Jacob
Jacob Young is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana. He offers a calm, down-to-earth style aimed at helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. He emphasizes understanding over quick fixes and wants clients to feel heard before making change.
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas and existential ways of thinking to guide sessions. That means conversations look at what someone is carrying, what matters to them, and how to move forward in line with their values. Therapy is paced to each person and avoids judgment.
Jacob has four years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, and the emotional fallout of difficult life events. He also supports people dealing with substance use recovery, compassion fatigue, and codependency concerns. He is comfortable helping young adults and adults who have tried therapy before and want a different fit.
In sessions he is engaged, direct, and respectful of a client's pace. People can expect practical conversation, questions that help clarify values, and exercises that aim to make change feel manageable and real. He focuses on honest, compassionate dialogue rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule with him. Jacob aims to create a space where people can talk freely, sort out what matters, and take steps that feel livable.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Jacob draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential approaches to guide online work. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and identifying concrete values-based actions to try. Existential approaches look at meaning, choice, and responsibility to help people clarify what matters and make purposeful changes.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and current struggles and then suggest exercises or ways of working to try together. Sessions are paced to the individual's needs and adjusted as progress or challenges emerge.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It can also offer a way to keep continuity of care during life transitions while working toward clearer values and manageable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jacob address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues like codependency and isolation.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He takes a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential ideas to focus on values and meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients meet with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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