Jake Weber

ACT is the theoretical orientation that aligns with my values as a therapist the most, which is why it is what I use most frequently with my clients. I also find ACT concepts to be very helpful in my own experience with my own mental health/wellness. I have completed various ACT trainings in the past that were led by Russ Harris, DJ Moran, & Richard Sears. I have also read various books by therapists/counselors that practice &/or developed ACT.

I have worked in various roles within the substance use/recovery field. I worked as a direct-care worker, substance use counselor, & as a mental health therapist in both inpatient & outpatient substance use treatment programs. I have completed past trainings in motivational interviewing (M.I.). A passion of mine is helping clients become more aware of the relationship between their substance use behaviors & possible mental health symptoms.

I have completed various trainings in the past that focus on DBT skills & concepts. Marsha Linehan (the creator of DBT) helped develop at least 2 of the DBT trainings that I have completed. I use DBT skills with nearly all of the clients that I work with. I also practice using some DBT skills in my every day life to help cope with stressors & maintain my own mental health & wellness.

I have worked with clients that are experiencing symptoms of depression throughout my career. Depression can make life feel very unfulfilling for clients, so I am also mindful of this & take a compassionate/validating approach. I use ACT, CBT, & DBT approaches to help clients learn/implement new ways to respond to their symptoms of depression. I use psychoeducation to teach clients more about their symptoms of depression & attempt to instill hope by highlighting that these symptoms will pass.

I have worked with clients that are experiencing symptoms of anxiety throughout my career as a therapist. I try to balance taking a compassionate/client centered approach, while also teaching my clients more about symptoms of anxiety & using ACT, CBT, & DBT approaches to assist them with learning/implementing more adaptive responses for their symptoms of anxiety. I am passionate about helping clients gain awareness into the negative consequences of their responses to their symptoms of anxiety.

I have worked as a substance use technician/direct-care worker & as a substance use counselor in the past. I currently provide mental health therapy services to a population of clients that attend a substance use/mental health cooccurring outpatient program. I have been training in motivational interviewing (M.I.) & am passionate about assisting my clients at gaining more awareness into the ways in which their mental health symptoms are impacting their substance use behaviors.

I have worked as a substance use technician/direct-care worker & as a substance use counselor in the past. I currently provide mental health therapy services to a population of clients that attend a substance use/mental health cooccurring outpatient program. I have been trained in motivational interviewing (M.I.) & am passionate about assisting my clients at gaining more awareness into the ways in which their mental health symptoms are impacting their substance use behaviors.

I have worked with clients that are experiencing symptoms of depression throughout my career. Depression can make life feel very unfulfilling for clients, so I am mindful of this & take a compassionate/validating approach. I use ACT, CBT, & DBT approaches to help clients learn/implement new ways to respond to their symptoms of depression. I use psychoeducation to teach clients more about their symptoms of depression & attempt to instill hope by highlighting that these symptoms will pass in time.

I have worked with clients that are experiencing symptoms of anxiety throughout my career as a therapist. I try to balance taking a compassionate/client centered approach, while also teaching my clients more about symptoms of anxiety. I use ACT, CBT, & DBT approaches to assist clients at learning/implementing more adaptive responses for their symptoms of anxiety. I am passionate about helping clients gain awareness into the negative consequences of their responses to their symptoms of anxiety.