LPC
I am a licensed therapist in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland with over a decade of experience. My private practice is based out of McLean, VA. While I specialize in treating complex trauma, OCD, depression, and anxiety, I work with patients from all walks of life each experiencing their own unique challenges. I pride myself on creating a safe, collaborative, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space. My treatment approach combines the latest advances in Western neuroscience with evidence-based mindfulness practices rooted in Eastern philosophies. I primarily utilize two complementary modalities - Experiential Dynamic Therapy (EDT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) - when working with patients seeking to integrate psychedelic experiences. These are evidenced based and trauma-informed treatments that aim to address the root causes of psychological suffering rather than simply addressing the outlying symptoms. In practice, this means that we work collaboratively to identify protective parts that may have served you well in the past but are no longer helpful or are actively harming you (i.e. avoidance, substance use, perfectionism, self-criticism, obsessive thinking, passivity, workaholism, self-harm) and to allow these parts to step aside so that you can process and heal from underlying pain, losses, and trauma.
Brian Jacobs, LPC
McLean
Virginia
22101
I offer reduced fees on an as needed basis.