Jacob is a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor with clinical experience spanning substance use and co-occurring disorders, youth and family services, and community mental health. He holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey.
Jacob believes that healing happens when you can see the roots of your struggles clearly and build practical skills to move forward. His work centers on emotional regulation, self-doubt, identity development, and the impact of family systems on how you show up in relationships today. Clients describe him as grounded, intuitive, and direct in the moments that matter.
Jacob works with adults and adolescents across a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges, including professionals navigating career identity, organizational stress, and the psychological demands of high-pressure work environments.
Jacob’s clinical foundation was built at the Center for Network Therapy, one of New Jersey’s leading substance use treatment programs. His CADC internship there gave him direct experience across the full continuum — from acute stabilization through step-down recovery — before he advanced into a leadership role coordinating care and mentoring the next generation of clinicians.
Jacob’s clinical experience spans the lifespan — from adolescents and at-risk youth to older adults — giving him a systems-level perspective that looks beyond the presenting problem to the relationships and environments shaping it.
Co-occurring disorders · Emotional regulation · Identity development · Self-doubt and shame · Career & professional identity · Organizational stress · Family systems · Youth and adolescent work · Substance use assessment · Court-involved populations
Jacob’s complete professional history — including all clinical experience, credentials, and training — is available for download below.
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