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Lorraine Jacobs

Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist, Marriage Counselor & Motivational Speaker

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About Me

I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for 25 years. As a speaker, I have lectured to universities, business executives, law firms, oncology nurses, parenting associations, The Children's Museum, breakfast clubs, private schools and many other audiences.

I have also been a frequent guest on television, talking about a multitude of interpersonal issues people confront daily. I challenge those who feel trapped to step outside of their comfort zone and look into the deepest part of themselves.

Many of the methods I use in therapy facilitate the individual, couple or family member to think about old problems in new ways.

In addition to my clinical practice, I give workshops, retreats and conferences on managing stress, improving communication, reclaiming self-esteem and healing emotional wounds.

I Work With

Couples Therapy

Stress Overload

Self-Esteem Issues

Depression

Life Transitions

Panic Disorders

Addictions

Family of Origin Issues in Family Sucession Planning

Client Testimonials

With Lorraine as my therapist, I instantly felt comfortable that I felt I could tell her anything. She helped me understand and work through my issues of stress overload and anxiety. She taught me resourceful ways to help me let go of my fears. I highly recommend Lorraine Jacobs to anyone who needs to remove anxiety and fears and learn new ways of coping in their daily life. -Stacy

Through Lorraine’s counseling, she supported my husband and me through some difficult times in our marriage. She showed us how to communicate effectively and to listen to each other without being defensive. She guided us on how to let go of old hurts and showed us tremendous tools on how to forgive. She essentially saved our marriage. Thank you, Lorraine. We are forever grateful.-Lacey and Stuart

Lorraine helped me understand and work through my issues of low self esteem. She changed my way of thinking and got to the core of why I had such little confidence and little self regard. She helped me pay attention to my insecurities while showing me ways to be aware of my inner critic. She taught me how to challenge my inner criticism. Lorraine showed me how to empower myself through self talk. She totally changed my way of thinking about myself and helped me discover the underlying reasons for these critical thoughts. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Lorraine to help anyone who has a strong inner critic.-Tobi

I saw Lorraine Jacobs for a history of having depressive episodes. Lorraine assisted me to see why I had these dark periods in my life. She guided me to break the patterns and cycles that led to my sad days. She gave me a different perspective on my feelings. Because of Lorraine, I now have fewer depressive episodes and am able to change my sad days to feeling more uplifted. I have hope and feel better than I have felt in decades. Thank you Lorraine for helping me understand and get out of those dark places.-Noel

Lorraine Jacobs helped me talk about my feelings, thoughts and life and showed me a new way of thinking through enhancing my awareness of my thoughts. Lorraine helped me experience growth that was for me unimaginable. She assisted me to change self destructive patters and replace them with healthy positive, self affirming ones. Because of Lorraine, I am learning to identify and stop addictive behaviors. She is a master at teaching positive self talk. She has also been extremely valuable in helping me identify and build on my self awareness. -Chelsea

I am forever grateful and forever changed for seeing Lorraine over the past two years. She guided me to experience positive changes in myself and in my relationships. I am much more understanding, compassionate and insightful now. Through therapy I learned to stop negative thoughts about myself and my relationships. I am now finally learning to clearly identify my goals and obtain them. Lorraine has been exceptionally valuable in supporting me to build on my strengths. I value and appreciate how her expertise showed me how to maintain my balance while teaching me to be the best me that I can be.-Derek

For the past year, Lorraine has been my life coach and mentor. She guided me with creating goals for my career aspirations. With her coaching, I was able to plan and take decisive steps towards achieving my career goals. Within this past year, I have joyfully experienced a positive shift in my career. Lorraine is truly gifted as a coach. I recommend Lorraine to anyone who wants to go to the next step in their career or life goals. Her philosophy is if you can dream it, you can do it.. With her in depth knowledge as a coach she guides you to take the next step. -James

Television Appearances

How to Battle Your Inner Critic