About Jacob
Jacob Pizana is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of experience and a background in the U.S. Navy. He focuses on helping people who are carrying anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, and related struggles.
Jacob works in both English and Spanish and practices from Texas. He centers sessions on clear communication and mutual respect. Jacob listens first, then helps clients set realistic goals.
He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so progress feels tangible.
Background and approach
Jacob adapts his approach to each person's story. Early sessions usually focus on understanding current problems and identifying patterns that keep stress and anxiety active. Later work can include skills to manage panic, mood shifts, and relationship strain.
People often seek him out after a loss, a painful relationship change, or a traumatic event. He also supports those navigating veteran and armed forces issues and multicultural concerns. Sessions address communication problems, impulsivity, and young adult challenges when they come up.
Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented. Jacob helps clients practice new ways of coping and communicating between sessions. He encourages small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and recovery. One common approach is trauma-focused work that helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity. This kind of work can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and reactions after difficult events.Another frequently used direction emphasizes mood and anxiety management through skill-building. These methods teach breathing and grounding techniques for panic, plus ways to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety and depression.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that match your goals and preferences. You and the therapist will adjust the plan as progress unfolds so it fits your needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you have face-to-face conversations when schedules allow. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short updates, coaching between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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