- Addictions work
- Relationship concerns
- Guilt and shame
About Jacob
Jacob Pehrson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, and self-esteem. Jacob’s work also covers issues such as attachment problems, codependency, communication difficulties, control issues, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He approaches sessions as a collaborative effort. Jacob listens and offers feedback, practical skills, and perspectives drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He expects growth to involve some discomfort, and he invites clients to try new ways of responding and relating. Sessions are direct and focused on specific problems rather than abstract theory.
Jacob has experience addressing sex and process addictions including porn, exercise, and gambling issues. He also works with infidelity, betrayal trauma, and sexual concerns. His practice attends to men’s issues alongside broader relationship and intimacy difficulties.
People who come to him often want clearer communication, healthier boundaries, or relief from persistent guilt or shame. Jacob helps people understand patterns, repair harmed trust when possible, and develop actionable steps for change. He balances practical exercises with straightforward conversations about feelings and behavior.
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Jacob works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques, focusing on methods that teach practical skills and change patterns. One common approach he uses centers on identifying behavior patterns and replacing unhelpful responses with concrete alternatives; this helps with addictions, compulsive sexual behavior, and process-related problems. Another focuses on addressing trauma and relationship harms by tracking triggers, improving communication, and practicing small repair steps to rebuild trust after betrayal or infidelity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob collaborates with each person to choose which techniques to try based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. He adjusts the plan as sessions progress and as people learn what helps them most.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Before booking, confirm the specific session formats offered, since the biography does not list them. Many people find online sessions help keep momentum between appointments and make it easier to maintain regular check-ins while balancing other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and intimacy-related problems. Areas listed also include self-esteem, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses direct conversation and practical exercises to identify patterns that feed guilt and shame. The approach emphasizes learning new responses and accepting some discomfort as part of change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as an LPC in Arizona.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arizona and practices from that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.