Mark Jacobs, MA, LMFT, Chula Vista, CA

About Mark Jacobs

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mark Jacobs

Mark Jacobs, LMFT, helps children, teens, adults, and seniors across California build resilience, improve relationships, and navigate life challenges with greater clarity and confidence. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy and couples counseling tailored to each client's goals, supporting those facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. His approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change. Mark has a strong clinical focus on ADHD, alcohol and drug use issues, and PTSD/trauma, areas he is especially passionate about treating. He works with clients to better understand patterns of behavior, develop practical coping strategies, and process difficult experiences in a way that promotes healing and growth. Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and mindfulness, he helps clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve focus, and regain a sense of control in their lives. He also offers additional support for a wide range of concerns. He has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including first responders, military and veterans, and the LGBTQ+ community. His background includes over 20 years of honorable service in the United States Navy, which informs his deep understanding of stress, transition, and resilience. Mark's style blends clinical expertise with authenticity and approachability, using humor and strong communication to foster trust and connection in the therapeutic relationship. Outside of his clinical work, Mark enjoys motorcycle riding, traveling, spending time with pets, and attending concerts, operas, and Broadway shows.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Office location

Mark Jacobs, MA, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

2300 Boswell Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91914

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Argosy University, Salt Lake City, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1760954325

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Is Mark Jacobs accepting new patients?

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What practice does Mark Jacobs work with?

Mark Jacobs works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

Where is Mark Jacobs's office located?

Mark Jacobs has 2 office locations in Chula Vista, view full addresses on Mark Jacobs's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mark Jacobs?

Mark Jacobs frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mark Jacobs on their profile.