Jacob Garel
He/Him
Jacob
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Jacob approaches each session with a deep commitment to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance, recognizing that a safe and trusting relationship is foundational to the healing process. Drawing from psychodynamic principles, he encourages clients to explore their unconscious thoughts and past experiences, facilitating insight into how these factors shape their current behaviors and relationships.
In his spare time, Jacob enjoys exercising, reading, and volunteering. He finds joy in fostering his relationships with his family and friends and always enjoys a good laugh.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Owner and clinician for Shielded Mind Resiliency Group
- Clinician for county of El Dorado psychiatric emergency response team (PERT)
- Clinician at Sierra Child and Family Services
- Clinician at Pathways Home Health Hospice
- Pararescue Team Leader at 131 RQS in the US Air Force
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hawaii Pacific University
- Master's in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Clinical Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Personality Issues
Psychosis
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Specialties
Burnout
Divorce
Exercise
Family Issues
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Values and Goals
Weight Management
Work or Careers