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Dwayne Jacobs

Practical, goal-focused therapist for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
16 years
Licensed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dwayne

Dwayne Jacobs is an LPC with 16 years of practice in mental health. He works in Louisiana and brings experience from residential addiction, correctional, community, and school-based settings. He focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and parenting challenges.

He approaches therapy as a shared process. Clients set goals and he helps them work toward those goals in a straightforward way. Honesty and active effort from the client are expected and valued in each session.

Background and approach

Sessions often center on identifying what's getting in the way now and testing small changes. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck or need support making changes.

He also draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space where a person's experience is heard and understood. Existential ideas come into play when people need to clarify values, purpose, or cope with major life shifts. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Dwayne is comfortable discussing a wide range of concerns including trauma, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress. He expects clients to speak up about questions or concerns during therapy so adjustments can be made. The goal is steady progress toward clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and responding to each person's concerns in a respectful way. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judging space to talk through difficult choices and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It teaches practical tools to interrupt unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. It uses collaborative questions to clarify values and build internal motivation for steps forward.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will work with the client to pick approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what is most helpful in each situation.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes care more flexible. These formats let clients fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work while traveling, or use shorter check-ins between longer appointments. The variety of options makes it easier to maintain momentum and try practical strategies in day-to-day life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career issues, addictions, trauma, parenting, grief, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his general therapy style?
He treats therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize goal setting, honest feedback, and small changes that build over time.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience working in residential addiction, correctional, community, and school-based settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, with license numbers TX LPC 84712 and LA LPC 6090, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English

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