About Kristen Jacobsen
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavior Modification
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Psychological Trauma
Anxiety Disorder
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Families
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Attachment-based
Eclectic
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kristen Jacobsen
Hi, I’m Kristen.
I know you... you hate asking for help. You’ve spent months researching symptoms, trying alternative methods, or just hoping your troubles would eventually dissipate. From the outside, it looks like you have it all together, but internally you’re completely overwhelmed. Being vulnerable is tough for you, and you don’t want to burden others with your problems, so you bottle everything up. Besides, so many other people have it worse, right?
Now you’re beginning to realize you can’t “fix” this on your own.
If this is you, then don’t worry! On average, people spend 6-8 months thinking about therapy before taking action. The fact that you are even thinking about making this commitment puts you in the perfect spot to chat with me about how I can help. Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. With my help, small changes can yield remarkable results.
I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Adler University and a Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University. Let me help you prioritize your needs, take control of your life, and quiet down the noise in your head. When you work with me, you will benefit from a life-changing transformation—going from anxious, perfectionistic, and stressed to balanced, confident, and intentional. You will learn to trust and accept yourself, in addition to developing a “tool kit” of therapeutic skills and techniques to assist you for the rest of your life. You're worth investing in!
What should a new client know about working with you?
My clients seek out therapy when they:
- Are constantly overthinking, overanalyzing, and second guessing
- Always say yes because they fear disappointing others
- Never feel satisfied with their work
- Feel like they don’t measure up
- Have feelings of intense fatigue and guilt
- Worry about past or future decisions
- Experience self-criticism and doubt
- Hold themselves to a higher standard than they hold others
- Chase goals because of a fear of failure more than a desire to succeed
- Experience black-and-white (all-or-nothing) thinking
- Have a never ending “to do” list
- Constantly over-schedule themselves
- Have difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Can come off as cold/logic-driven/stoic/unemotional to others
- Feel anxious about the judgment of others
- Believe that if they (mentally) beat themselves up, then they’ll do better
- Have intermittent feelings of acute sadness
I help by:
- Offering validation and compassion without judgment
- Identifying and questioning what you value in life and what you are deserving of
- Assisting in deconstructing thoughts and beliefs that no longer serve you
- Identifying why you are getting stuck and how you can move forward
- Creating a safe space in which you can explore some deep seated emotions that are creating distress (no more bottling them up!)
- Assisting you in remaining focused on the present instead of living in the past or future
- Enabling you to understand your emotions more authentically and be more accepting of them
- Teaching you tools to manage your anxiety and communicate more effectively
- Educating you about healthy boundaries and how to effectively establish these in your relationships
What is your typical process for working with clients?
1. Assessment
I typically spend 1-2 sessions conducting an intake assessment with clients. This may feel a bit like an interview, but its purpose is to obtain information about what may be contributing to your current experience. I will ask questions pertaining to precipitating events and relevant history.
2. Stabilization
Stabilization involves identifying immediate areas of concern where intervention and symptom relief are vital. Typically, stabilization focuses on self-care issues (nutrition, sleep, exercise, work/life balance, relationships, etc.).
3. Symptom Relief
This phase varies to a great extent, based on the unique challenges of the individual. For example, if you are healing from excessive levels of stress and anxiety, you may experience a greater sense of peace, an enhanced ability to be engaged in life without chronic stress, or improved sleep and nutrition habits.
4. Skills, Tools, Cognitions, and Behaviors
This phase is all about addressing your beliefs and filters. We also identify tools and skills you would like to strengthen and those you would like to replace. We focus on developing an understanding of how your unique experiences and coping skills contribute to your actions and behaviors. We engage in learning new skills and healthy coping strategies.
5. Self-Acceptance and Appreciation
This is the phase in which we get to celebrate your progress. You are developing a deeper sense of trust in yourself and enhancing your self-confidence. You are learning to appreciate who you are in relationship to yourself and others.
6. Transformative Change
Embracing transformative change and the mastery of new skills takes time. In this phase, you are adjusting to new feelings, self-confidence, and self-esteem, and becoming well-practiced in your new skills. You have experienced letting go of old skills and patterns that no longer serve you and you respond actively to life and its many opportunities.
Kristen Jacobsen, LCPC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I charge my clients my full fee at the time of their session. I am happy to provide them with a "superbill" to submit to their insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Office location
Kristen Jacobsen, LCPC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Adler University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
- Vanderbilt University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1386989929
How soon can I make an appointment with Kristen Jacobsen?
Generally, Kristen Jacobsen has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kristen Jacobsen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kristen Jacobsen accepting new patients?
Kristen Jacobsen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kristen Jacobsen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kristen Jacobsen accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kristen Jacobsen online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Kristen Jacobsen using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Kristen Jacobsen work with?
Kristen Jacobsen works with Cathartic Space Counseling.
Where is Kristen Jacobsen's office located?
Kristen Jacobsen has 2 office locations in Northbrook, view full addresses on Kristen Jacobsen's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kristen Jacobsen?
Kristen Jacobsen frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kristen Jacobsen on their profile.
What languages does Kristen Jacobsen speak?
Kristen Jacobsen speaks English.