About Jacob Clark
Breaking free from early attachment wounds and build lasting connections.
Jacob Clark, MS, LPC - trained Licensed Professional Counselor, trained in EMDR, focus on Attachment and Trauma, and Couples Therapy
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You’re carrying the weight of your past, and it feels like it’s holding you back from truly living in the present.
The memories may resurface when you least expect them, causing anxiety, fear, or even anger that you struggle to manage. It can be exhausting to navigate relationships when trust feels like a distant dream. You want to heal and move forward, but the road feels daunting and uncertain.
You’re caught in a cycle of conflict that feels impossible to escape. What started as small disagreements often escalate into arguments that leave you both feeling hurt and disconnected. Deep down, you crave a healthier relationship, but you’re unsure of how to break these patterns and rebuild the trust and intimacy you once shared.
You may feel like you’re constantly on guard, fearing that history will repeat itself. It’s exhausting to navigate relationships when your heart wants to connect, but your mind keeps pushing people away. You want to break free from this cycle, to cultivate secure attachments and find the love and connection you deserve.
Jacob works with VA clients in virtually and limited in person hours.
What would it feel like to truly connect with others without fear of rejection or vulnerability?
My Approach
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I’m Jacob and I specialize in helping others process distressing events and childhood emotional wounds, as well as provide intensive couples therapy, and support with stress management.
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If you and your partner are looking to rebuild intimacy and resolve conflicts, you may be a great fit for my approach which can include couples Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), parts work, and a psychodynamic approach. If you're struggling in your relationship, I invite you to learn more about this transformative process by scheduling a brief call with me.
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Beyond my work with couples, I have a deep appreciation for supporting individuals who have endured chronic childhood stress. Together, we can address the underlying depression, anxiety, and self-defeating behaviors that often result from such experiences, empowering you to live a life liberated from the constraints of trauma.
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As a therapist, I am honored to stand beside survivors of childhood sexual abuse, guiding them towards a future defined by dignity and meaning. Your journey towards healing is one of immense courage, and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for your transformation.
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My therapeutic style is anything but passive – I actively engage in your healing journey, offering tangible methods and concrete strategies to facilitate growth and change. With a diverse background that includes work in drug addiction facilities, LGBTQ+ community centers, and with U.S. Service Members and First Responders,
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Outside of the therapy room, you'll find me embracing life with enthusiasm. Whether I'm practicing hot yoga, exploring the great outdoors, or cooking meals for my neighbors, I believe in living fully and authentically.
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My Experience and Training
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Primary Theoretical Orientations: EMDR, Existential therapy, Cognitive & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness & somatic based intervention, Gestalt therapy.
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Areas of Clinical Interest: Attachment, trauma & trauma informed care, couples therapy, depression, anxiety, health psychology & optimization.​
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Jacob graduated from Old Dominion University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.