- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Jacob
Jacob Wilhelm is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. He practices in Michigan and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and depression. He also supports clients with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
Jacob uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of his main approaches. He combines that with attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness tools. Sessions focus on naming emotions, spotting patterns in relationships, and practicing different ways of responding.
He trained in counseling psychology at Stephens College after completing undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri. He has worked in both secular and faith-based settings and brings that range of experience into the room. Jacob is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Missouri and Michigan as listed.
In practice he aims to help people reduce isolation and repair connection with others. Work often includes talking about attachment and how past relationships shape present reactions. Practical exercises and mindfulness practices are used alongside conversations about feelings.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and focused skill work. Jacob helps people identify patterns, try new responses, and track small changes over time. He also offers coaching-style support for life transitions and role changes such as fatherhood.
How Jacob Uses EFT and Attachment Ideas Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and expressing core emotions that shape relationship patterns and connection. It helps people and couples notice what keeps them stuck and practice new ways of reaching out and responding to each other.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current reactions. Work often centers on understanding recurring patterns in close relationships and experimenting with more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's experience and perspective. It relies on careful listening, reflection, and supporting clients as they make sense of feelings and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to use based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting focus as progress is made.
Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you know how appointments will be delivered.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jacob address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and mindfulness approaches. The emphasis is on naming emotions and changing unhelpful relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Jacob has eight years of experience working in both secular and faith-based settings, across a range of relational and individual concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with credentials listed for Missouri and Michigan, and he practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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