Gary Jacobs
Florida LMHC focused on crisis, relationships, and grief
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About
Gary Jacobs is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 25 years of professional experience and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. His career has centered on crisis management and has included work in emergency rooms, jails and prisons, substance abuse rehabilitation, and nursing homes. He has facilitated care across the lifespan and has supported couples and families through complex transitions and relationship struggles.
He has encountered a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective presentations, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, anger, motivation, and self-esteem. Specialty areas listed include stress, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem, with additional focuses such as attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, chronic illness and disability, addiction, fatherhood and fertility issues, and end-of-life counseling. Gary approaches work as a collaborative process, viewing the individual as the expert of their own story and offering professional support to help people move toward a more fulfilling life.
He has encountered a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective presentations, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, anger, motivation, and self-esteem. Specialty areas listed include stress, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem, with additional focuses such as attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, chronic illness and disability, addiction, fatherhood and fertility issues, and end-of-life counseling. Gary approaches work as a collaborative process, viewing the individual as the expert of their own story and offering professional support to help people move toward a more fulfilling life.
- Location:
- Florida, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: FL LMHC MH11116
- NPI Number: 1649404104
- License: LMHC (Florida)
Remote care tailored to crisis and family work
Gary offers remote options that reflect his background in crisis management and marriage and family therapy. He brings experience from emergency, correctional, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings into structured conversations that address urgent stressors, relationship discord, grief, and challenges tied to chronic illness or addiction. The profile does not list other specific clinical techniques.
He frames the process as collaborative: the person is treated as the expert of their own story and the counselor functions as a supporting tool to help identify strengths and next steps. That stance can fit people seeking direct help during acute moments, couples and family members working through relational patterns, and those coping with loss or life transitions.
Remote sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The profile indicates he is licensed in Florida and does not accept international clients.
What is Gary Jacobs’ professional background?
He has 25 years of professional work experience, primarily in crisis management, with roles in emergency rooms, jail and prison settings, substance abuse rehabilitation, and nursing homes.
What are his credentials and license information?
He is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and holds a Florida license: FL LMHC MH11116.
Which languages does he speak?
The profile indicates he provides services in English.
Where is Gary located?
He is licensed and based in Florida.
How can people work with him remotely?
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. The profile specifies that he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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