Because stigma can be a barrier to receiving mental health care, Jake is committed to addressing it through a holistic, client-centered approach. He values meeting people where they are—whether they’re taking their first steps toward recovery or returning to familiar ground—with compassion for the anxieties, changes, and growth that come with healing. Helping clients discover their goals and develop a sense of self that aligns with their values is at the heart of Jake’s work.
Jake’s therapeutic approach draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-esteem building, and substance use/relapse prevention strategies. He works collaboratively with clients to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills while exploring trauma history, unhelpful thinking patterns, and negative coping behaviors.
His experience includes working in community mental health, the recovery court system, and residential substance use programs. Jake has facilitated DBT skills groups, led intensive outpatient therapy groups, assisted clients in accessing residential treatment, and coordinated care with recovery court programs. He believes that recovery should be accessible to everyone, regardless of where they are on their journey or how familiar they are with the process.
Jake also has a particular interest in working with clients navigating anxiety, self esteem concerns, and men’s issues—recognizing the interconnectedness of these experiences.
Outside of work, Jake enjoys reading (especially fantasy and sci-fi), gaming with friends, keeping up with Formula One, and painting Warhammer 40K miniatures and spending time with his cat Billy.
