Dr. Jeanne Jakob offers individual and group psychotherapy services for adults and older teens. She provides in-person sessions in her Los Gatos, CA office and can offer telehealth services to all California residents.
As an outpatient provider, Jeanne does not provide crisis services. A list of crisis resources can be found on the library page of her corporate website.
Dr. Jakob offers Psychoeducational Classes (Zoom and On-Demand) and hosts talks given by vetted, expert speakers in her Mental Health Expert Webinar platform. Check out the EDUCATION page at PsychInsideOut.com for more information on these offerings
Dr. Jakob also offers group therapy services. Check the Group Psychotherapy page for further information.
Jeanne offers in-person psychotherapy services in her Los Gatos, CA office and telehealth services for all California residents. The following are a list of clinical issues, topics and populations that Jeanne frequently works with in her practice.
- General anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic, worry, perfectionism, and overcontrol (ACT/CBT)
- PTSD and Trauma (acute, chronic, developmental) (trauma-informed ACT/CBT/DBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy)
- Neurodivergent-stress (low-needs Autism Spectrum, Highly Sensitive Person, Introverts, ADHD, giftedness)
- Depression (ACT, Behavioral Activation, CBT, Interpersonal)
- Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Family-of-origin processing, intergenerational trauma
- Loss/Grief/Bereavement
- LGBTQ/BIPOC related stress
- Identity/values confusion
- Work/life balance and finding purpose in one’s occupation
- Relationship challenges, uncertainty and conflict
- Parent/caregiver stress
Occasional substance misuse, body image and eating challenges, and self-harm urges and behaviors are within the scope of Jeanne’s practice. However, if addressing these challenges is your primary goal for therapy, or if they are of significant severity and frequency, Jeanne will recommend working with a therapist/clinic specializing in these areas to receive the best care available.
Sometimes, clinical concerns require a higher level of care or problem-specific interventions that are outside the scope of what Jeanne can provide in an outpatient private practice. When this is the case, Jeanne will recommend a transfer of care and discuss options for resuming care with me if/when appropriate. Jeanne may also recommend adjunctive skills or group-based work in addition to individual sessions with her, particularly in cases when individual therapy alone is not sufficient for symptom improvement.
Jeanne works best with older teens (16+) who express an interest and willingness to participate in therapy services. For teens or individuals who are reluctant to engage in therapy, therapy can be helpful for the parent(s) or significant other themselves.
As a psychologist, Jeanne received rigorous training in the assessment of mental health symptoms and diagnosis. Psychological diagnosis (based on the DSM-5-TR or ICD-11 criteria) provides a standardized framework for understanding and classifying mental health conditions to facilitate effective treatment, self-understanding, and communication among providers. Although psychological diagnosis can offer these benefits, it is not a perfect science. Classification systems have changed over time, and there is ongoing debate regarding various diagnoses. Many disorders share the same symptoms, making differential diagnosis a challenge. There is also the risk of pathologizing aspects of the human experience that are contextually appropriate or represent aspects of human diversity. For all of these considerations, diagnosis is a part of the clinical process but one that Jeanne approaches with nuance and flexibility.
As a practical matter, a diagnosis is required for documentation if seeking third-party reimbursement for services.
In-depth neuropsychological evaluation by an independent clinician (not your therapist) is the best tool for diagnosing learning disabilities, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, dementia, giftedness, and intellectual strengths and weaknesses. At times, Jeanne may recommend you pursue a neuropsychological evaluation or medical evaluation to discern mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, fatigue, irritability, insomnia) from possible underlying cognitive and biological factors.
Jeanne’s fees for psychotherapy services are commensurate with those of other clinical psychologists practicing in the Bay Area who have similar levels of experience, training, and expertise. Contact Kyla (office assistant, kyla@psychinsideout.com) for Jeanne’s current fee schedule.
Jeanne is considered an out-of-network provider for all insurance plans except the EAP, Lyra Health. Payment is expected via credit/HSA card when services are rendered. A superbill will be emailed on a monthly basis to submit to insurance for reimbursement purposes.
Missed or canceled appointments with less than 48 hours notice are billed at the rate of the service scheduled.
Jeanne is a particularly skilled and dedicated clinical psychologist, well trained and experienced in helping people struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. She uses evidence based interventions in a nuanced, individually tailored, caring and collaborative manner. She integrates cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal elements for excellent care. She is a warm and genuine person and colleague. I give her my ultimate compliment – which is that I wouldn’t hesitate to refer a loved one to her care!
Jeanne has been a colleague, a friend and a mentor for over 15 years. She champions the work of anxiety treatment, mood disorders and PTSD. I highly recommend her services for both her warm/inviting style and expertise.
Jeanne is an incredibly skilled and compassionate therapist and colleague. She has a warm, thoughtful style in which she individualizes treatment to each individual with her strong foundation in evidence-based practice. She is constantly pushing herself to learn and incorporate new approaches in order to give her clients the most effective treatment.
Jeanne is a wonderful person and a skilled professional. I have always been impressed with her skill as a therapist.
Jeanne had a solid overview of running a private practice efficiently.
She is an outstanding professional. Her patients would be fortunate to have her as their provider.
Dr. (Duax) Jakob has years of experience and expertise as a mental health professional. She has published research in scientific journals, helped conduct clinical research trials, successfully treated patients with complex mental health conditions, and consulted interdisciplinary teams in hospital and clinic settings. She is intelligent, kind, and compassionate and dedicated to her profession and patients.
Jeanne is very skillful as a clinician and I really enjoy consulting with her. I find her opinions very helpful and thoughtful and she is a trusted colleague I happily refer clients to.
An intelligent, positive, forward thinker and collaborator.
Jeanne is a flexible and warm, smart and kind clinician and person. She is always looking for ways to improve her practice and client outcomes. She is insightful and creatively able to apply science to improve client function and quality of life.
I pinch myself often because I can’t believe my good fortune to have Jeanne as a member of our consultation team. Jeanne is relentlessly curious, diligent, generous, and vulnerable, which sets the tone to challenge us to be better while we simultaneously feel encouraged and valued. She truly is all that and a bag of chips!
Jeanne is an excellent, evidence-based clinician who provides state of the art care to her clients. She provides strength based individualized services informed by collaborative goal setting. She is compassionate and creative in her work, and always striving to maximize her impact on individuals and mental health care more broadly.
Jeanne is curious, compassionate and incredibly competent – a constellation of what makes a great therapist. Having trained with her, I was impressed from day one with her command of the research – and also really appreciated her desire to learn more and more and more. She draws from a wealth of experience and different forms of therapy to provide individualized care, giving all of us therapists an example to live up to.
Jeanne is a wonderful clinician who is highly knowledgeable about evidence-based interventions. She also deeply cares about her clients and provides them with the respect, unconditional acceptance, and thoughtfulness they deserve.
Jeanne is a thoughtful and present clinician. She is skilled at building relationships and using her empathy and insight to help people make progress toward their goals. I cherished our time as colleagues and friends!
Jeanne’s ability to engage with clients in an authentic and grounded manner created a healing space of trust and hope. Her curiosity and keen intelligence broadened her clinical skills and personal development. Her integrity and ability to create safe boundaries further enhances her efficacy as a therapist.
Jeanne takes her responsibilities as a healer and medical professional very seriously, and consistently strives to offer the best possible care for her clients. Her clients very much value her presence and the work she does with them, and they grow and change and create more satisfying lives with less suffering as a result of it. I think the world of her!
Jeanne is among the most thoughtful therapists I’ve ever known. She is exceptionally well trained in evidence-based treatments and is gifted in her ability to tailor these treatments to her clients. What impresses me most about Jeanne is all of the work she puts in behind the scenes – coordinating with other providers, consulting with colleagues, reflecting on cases in the shower. It’s no wonder she’s one of the most sought after therapists in the Bay area.
Jeanne brings deep wisdom, exquisite care, and years of experience to her work as a psychologist. I recommend her, and her work, wholeheartedly.
Jeanne is a remarkably kind, insightful, patient, and forward-thinking psychologist always mindful of the latest in psychological science. Her expertise in applying the ‘art’ of therapy as well is truly exceptional, and individuals lucky enough to secure her as their psychologist will quickly experience and benefit from her skills.
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