Erica Jacobson, M.S. APCC

“Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, ad I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

~Matthew 11:28-30

Supervised by Dr. Carla Santana, CA LMFT 40144

Erica Jacobson is a board-registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Master of Science degree in counseling psychology, with an emphasis in children and adolescents, from Azusa Pacific University.

Erica has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults and has received specialized training in child and adolescent development and interventions, trauma-focused therapies, grief-focused therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She has also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. She has experience supporting clients through a variety of concerns, including grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions.

My therapeutic approach is centered in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), while recognizing that each person’s experiences, perspectives, and needs are unique. I strive to provide a holistic, collaborative, and individualized approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based techniques that are appropriate for each client’s needs, comfort level, and background. In my work with couples, I also use Gottman Method Couples Therapy to support healthy communication, connection, and relationship growth.

The root of my passion is making a positive impact in my clients’ lives, whether big or small. It is a privilege to be welcomed into the mountains and valleys of someone’s life, and it is a privilege I do not take for granted. Connection with others is one of the most vital parts of the human experience, and I value getting to know my clients for who they are beyond the struggles that brought them to therapy. It is especially rewarding when, through the therapeutic process, clients also begin to see themselves as more than their struggles.

I believe trust, honesty, and transparency are important foundations of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to foster each of these throughout our work together. My goal is to empower you as you develop greater hope, confidence, self-understanding, and practical tools for navigating difficult seasons of life.

For clients who desire it, I am also pleased to incorporate Christian faith, biblical principles, Scripture, and prayer into the therapeutic process in a way that respects your individual needs and goals.