I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience primarily with crisis management. I have been employed in emergency rooms, jail-prison, substance abuse-rehab, nursing homes and have facilitated care to every age group including couples and family issues. I also have a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. I have encountered every aspect of mental health including but not limited to depression, anxiety, adhd, ptsd. bipolar, schizoaffective, relationship discord, coping with grief, coping with loss, intimacy related issues, anger, motivation, & self-esteem. I also have experience working with confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I am simply a tool helping you transition or seek a more fulfilling and happier lifestyle. With your courage, I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
FL LMHC MH11116
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Overall, he provides a relaxed environment making it feel comfortable to interact. Easily relatable and quick to message or answer back if you have any questions or concerns.
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing therapist! Has really gotten to know me and helped me through issues I have been struggling with for years. He never makes me feel like my problems are not important. very excellent and diverse background in mental health practice and can work with all types of patients!
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Gary’s expertise and wisdom had been invaluable to me as I navigate a season of change, uncertainty, and big decisions ahead. He’s got great insight and very practical advise that I can implement immediately for better outcomes. I’m gaining so much clarity and finding my voice again, learning what I need to work on, and acknowledging my progress. I am so thankful for him!
Written on Apr 21, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great experience working with Gary Jacobs. Professional, reliable, and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Apr 09, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Professional, helpful, and has taught me a lot- Would recommend
Written on Apr 07, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Hes great. Knowledgeable. Im new to therapy. Done 3 sessions so far. I got lucky with him. I heard it takes a few times to get the right therapist. No complaints with Gary.
Written on Mar 13, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and adhd