- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Spanish language
About Jacob
Jacob Pizana is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with nine years of clinical experience based in Texas. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse. He speaks English and Spanish and brings experience from prior work in patient care and the U.S. Navy to his practice.
Jacob focuses on clear, practical work in sessions. He listens to each person's story and helps them identify immediate steps to feel more steady. Conversations cover coping skills, communication, and ways to manage strong emotions like panic or anger.
He also helps people navigate specific life changes such as separation or the fallout from trauma. Sessions address problems like social anxiety, impulsivity, mood shifts, and problems veterans often face after service. Jacob aims to make therapy straightforward and goal oriented.
Jacob emphasizes open communication and mutual respect in the therapeutic relationship. He will ask about what you want to get from counseling and will lay out a plan for moving forward. Expect a mix of talk, problem solving, and practice between sessions.
People seeking support for young adult issues may find his focus relevant when dealing with early-career stress, relationship changes, or feeling stuck after major life transitions. Before scheduling, confirm the current session options offered for his practice.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Jacob lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as his clinical approach. One common evidence-based method is trauma-focused work, which helps people process painful memories and reduce the intensity of trauma reactions. This type of work often uses structured conversations and skill-building to manage distressing memories and related symptoms.Another common technique focuses on anxiety and mood regulation through practical coping skills. This involves learning strategies to reduce panic, manage intrusive thoughts, and stabilize mood swings. Skills practice and short between-session tasks are typical parts of this approach.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Jacob will work collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals, and preferences. He will discuss options and adjust the plan as you progress so the work fits your situation and what you hope to change.
The biography does not specify which online session formats he offers. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are possible. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for appointments during evenings or breaks from work or study.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. Young adult issues are listed among his focus areas.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses direct, practical conversations that focus on coping skills, communication, and clear goals. Expect talk, problem solving, and homework between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in clinical settings and patient care, including earlier service in the U.S. Navy.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC in Texas. His practice is based in Texas and he lists that state as his professional location.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone, video, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 to get started.
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