- Anxiety and panic
- Trauma and PTSD
- English and Spanish
About Jacob
Jacob Pizana is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with nine years of clinical experience based in Texas. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and posttraumatic stress, and relationship concerns including communication problems and divorce. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Jacob focuses on helping people manage stress, panic, and social anxiety and phobia while addressing grief and mood concerns. He draws on experience from veteran and community settings to help clients describe what they are feeling and where it affects their daily life. He keeps explanations straightforward and practical so people can try changes outside sessions.
In early meetings he helps people make a clear plan for what they want to work on. He emphasizes open communication and mutual respect as the basis for sessions. That means setting small, concrete goals and checking in about what is or is not helping as work continues.
Sessions typically include talking through recent problems, practicing coping steps, and reviewing how those steps went between meetings. Jacob offers direct feedback and may suggest exercises to try at home that relate to anxiety, panic, or relationship patterns. He aims to balance listening with clear suggestions so people know what to expect from each session.
People who value a practical, steady approach to reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning often find his style helpful. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats when they complete the initial matching questionnaire.
Approaches Jacob Uses and how online sessions work
Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and panic; this involves noticing triggers, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practicing new responses. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations for people with phobias or social anxiety; exposure is done in small, controlled steps to build tolerance and reduce avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That means starting with what is most pressing, trying methods in sessions, and adjusting plans based on what helps.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the therapist's current session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the available online options when you complete the matching questionnaire before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep regular check-ins and try skills between sessions, which helps integrate therapeutic steps into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, trauma and posttraumatic stress, grief, relationship and communication problems, panic, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, direct approach that combines talking, feedback, and at-home exercises to address symptoms and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience and a background as a U.S. Navy veteran working in patient care.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.