Jacob Avila (he/him)

LPC, NCC
Accepting Clients

I have 4 years of experience working with ages across the lifespan utilizing trauma-informed approaches to aid in long-lasting healing.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Mesa, AZ

About My Clients

Life can feel heavy sometimes. You might be carrying anxiety that follows you into every decision, depression that makes even small tasks feel overwhelming, or the lingering weight of past experiences that still shape how you see yourself and your relationships. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition, struggling with self-worth, or simply longing to feel more connected to both others and yourself. Having a safe and non-judgmental relationship and environment could support in healing!

My Background and Approach

With 4 years of evidenced-based, trauma-informed therapeutic work, I specialize in helping young children, youth, and adults in processing their concerns in a holistic manner where the past, present, and future are all taken into account to provide long-lasting individualistic growth. I have supported individuals in navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, and grief and loss of many forms. I have extensively utilized play therapy in creative manners when working with youth. When working with teenagers and adults, I utilize a needs-based approach where client's present thoughts and emotions can be explored, processed, and understood. Throughout my clinical work, I have felt that these experiences arise for a reason and should be tended to. I work to support client's in understanding their concerns and developing creative and scientifically-supported solutions to promote long-lasting growth, while also supporting in understanding the tools one can utilize to heal further.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone is capable of change at any time in their lives. I believe that all individuals have positive qualities and is capable of unlocking their inner creativity to promote long-lasting growth, while also understanding themselves from multiple facets of their life. As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 4 years of clinical experience, I have learned and greatly appreciated the special environment and experience that is therapy treatment. Being given the privilege to work with individuals of a variety of ages, backgrounds, economic statuses, and cultures has remained a positive aspect of my career that encourages me to remain open-minded when learning about and alongside my clients, while also becoming increasingly more motivated to aid in long-lasting, supportive, creative, and growth-oriented positive change.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Carelon
  • Quest Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 180/session

Info

Email Jacob
8950 E Germann Road
Mesa, AZ 85212

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