Rachel Dresner Jacobs

About Us

" Are you burdened by worrisome thoughts, feelings or behaviors? Are you entangled in relationship patterns that trouble you and hold you back? Therapy can provide a safe, collaborative space to share and examine your most sensitive problems. Together we can think deeply about how youve come to be who you are, including how you tend to view yourself and relate to others. My approach is compassionate and genuine, gently challenging, and sometimes humorous. Over time my patients find that change becomes possible and there is opportunity for new choices and new beginnings. ", " My work with adults, couples and adolescents is tailored to embrace the unique personal histories, aspirations, cultural and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations and stages in life of my patients. I try to engage adolescents wherever theyre at and help couples identify and replace dysfunctional patterns with more effective communication and listening. ", Over many years I have worked in hospitals, clinics, college counseling and private practice, including supervising and teaching clinicians in training. I have a particular interest in problems with intimacy, self-esteem and body image. My skills are enriched by advanced training in personality disorders, trauma, couples treatment, and psychoanalysis.