As a licensed therapist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I bring nearly five decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief.
I offer a warm, empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate issues like social anxiety, communication challenges, isolation, attachment dynamics, and personal growth.
My therapeutic style is grounded in respect, active listening, and collaborative healing. I work closely with clients to address underlying patterns, build self-compassion, and create meaningful pathways toward emotional wellness. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, chronic pain, codependency, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional support.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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Therapist provides an outlet to talk about daily and ongoing issues and problems and at times likes to deviate from strictly talking about problems to lighten up environment.
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable and respectful. He has helped me with a variety of personal issues.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Lots of experience and knowledge. Listens and is very encouraging. Always checks in
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and anger management
So far so good
Written on Dec 20, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing counselor, always very knowledgeable and supportive with his work. Highly recommend taking him on as your main counselor to help you manage stress, anxiety or any mental health challenges that arise. John is dedicated and very professional.
Written on Aug 17, 2025 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Very good service
Written on Jun 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and adhd
John is a very compassionate therapist who goes the extra mile to care for his patients. John has helped me see that there is indeed a light at the end of tunnel and there’s a way to get there. Thank you so much John for everything you have done for me in my healing journey, I look forward to working with you even more.
Written on Apr 03, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
10/10
Written on Mar 16, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
John's approach as therapy with understanding and compassion has helped my journey the most. I highly recommend him
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
John was very kind, personable, and open with me. I enjoyed my sessions with him and felt very comfortable engaging with him and asking him questions
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I've only had two sessions with John so far, but he has exceeded my expectations greatly and has gone out of his way to accommodate all of my dynamic post-military issues. Would recommend him to anyone
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
John is very kind, trustworthy, and easy to talk to. He is a great conversationist and listener. It feels good to be heard. Thanks so much for everything, especially for being there for me!!
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
John is amazing. He has helped me a lot. Great energy, not judgemental, gives varied advice, and is empathetic.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Good ministry perspective and easy to talk to, very encouraging
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
John is truly wonderful. He really helped me look at life in a helpful perspective and be more sure and confident in myself. I’m taking a break from therapy right now and it’s only because John has given me the confidence to do so by helping me during our sessions. I highly recommend him!
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with John for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
John is really great
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with John for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
He is the best
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
John is an encouraging, kind and perceptive therapist. I leave sessions feeling understood and empowered. Highly recommended.
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am relatively new to BetterHelp but thus far I am very pleased with Mr. Jacobs' ability to hone in on my specific issues and in helping me build the skill set to live a happy and healthy life.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions
John is very kind, sensitive and insightful
Written on Oct 08, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
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