Heidi Jacobson
Associate
Therapeutic Style: Compassionate, Humorous, Collaborative
Works with:
- Individuals
- Adult/Family
- Child/Family
- Teens
Who I am as a Therapist
As a therapist, I believe that humans have an innate inclination towards growth and healing. I am committed to fostering a collaborative, accepting space where all individuals can reconnect with their inner- wisdom and navigate the ups and downs of life. My practice emphasizes the importance of self- compassion and nurturance of resilience to move through challenges. As a systemically-oriented therapist, I believe it is crucial to explore how we are affected by the broader systems in our lives, and how our relationships and connections create meaning. I hold the view that no individual is a “problem”, yet we all have adapted to cope and survive the injustices within our families, society, and culture.
I strive to create an inclusive and affirming space for those with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and other socially marginalized identities, and am committed to continuously growing and learning as a clinician.
My work as a therapist is heavily influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic interventions. I believe that it is through our connection between mind and body, and validation of emotions that healing takes place.
Specialty Areas
Mental Health Challenges
- Anxiety
- Attachment & Relational Challenges
- Cultural & Systemic Oppression
- Depression
- Dissociation
- Divorce
- Gender transitions
- Grief & Loss
- Identity Development
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Transitions
- Managing Stress
- Spirituality
- Trauma Recovery
Therapeutic Approaches
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Intergenerational Family Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Mind-Body/Somatic
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Who I am when I’m not a Therapist
Growing up on the beaches of North Carolina, I developed a deep love of the sun and the outdoors. In my free time, you can usually find me taking my pup on an adventure, starting a new art project, or spending time with my loved ones.
Education
- MA in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from Lewis and Clark College, OR
- BA in Psychology and Art Minor from Southern Virginia University, VA
Training & Experience
- Before pursuing my masters degree, I worked as a life skills and job coach for individuals needing accommodation in the workplace
- I have experience working with LGBTQIA+ adolescents in a residential setting, surrounding experiences of depression, suicidality, and trauma processing