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Dwayne Jacobs, LPC

Practical, collaborative counseling for anxiety and life change

16 years in practice · based in Louisiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Dwayne

Dwayne Jacobs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 16 years of experience in mental health. He has worked in residential addiction treatment, correctional settings, community agencies, and school-based programs. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety and other concerns by working alongside them to set practical goals.

Dwayne sees therapy as a team effort. He asks clients to be active partners, sharing honest feedback so the plan can be adjusted as needed.

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Background and approach

Sessions aim to identify areas to improve, set realistic steps, and track progress over time. His background includes work with stress, depression, relationship and career struggles, addiction, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, communication problems, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns.

These varied roles have shaped a straightforward, results-minded approach. In the room he blends client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.

That mix helps clients who want to change habits, ease anxious thoughts, or rebuild confidence. Dwayne also offers telemental health services and is familiar with remote counseling methods. He will help people decide which session format fits their routine and needs, and he encourages open conversation about how therapy is going.

How Dwayne Uses Practical Approaches Online

Dwayne blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people during remote sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client sets the pace and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers clear tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then adapt methods to fit those needs. This collaborative process helps choose techniques that feel useful and realistic for the individual.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone calls can be easier when video is not possible or when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options help people fit therapy into work, school, or family life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Dwayne Jacobs address?
Dwayne works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and grief. He also helps people navigate relationship challenges, career transitions, parenting strain, and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices in a collaborative, client-centered way and mixes in cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The focus is on practical steps and client goals rather than long lists of theory.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of experience working in residential addiction, correctional, community, and school-based settings. Those roles inform his pragmatic approach to problem solving and behavior change.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in Louisiana and holds the LPC credential, with licensure in Texas and Louisiana as documented by TX LPC and LA LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English

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