Jacob Mergendoller

Hey there.

I’m Jacob, a therapist for those amongst us who are constantly reaching for something more, yet also find themselves held back by impossibly high expectations, fear of failure, and limiting self-beliefs.

If you're here, reading this right now, this is likely you. And even if you could kick into a higher gear, you’re not quite sure which direction to go. So you keep going round and round, giving a desultory wave to the same sights each time you pass.

Life isn’t always a straight line, but it doesn’t have to be a circle.

Tired of waiting for things to get better on their own?

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You’ve made it this far down the page and you’re still not sure if the vibe is right. You find yourself asking, “Is this what I want? Or are what I want and what I need different things?” Maybe if you have just a little bit more information about my style as a therapist, you’ll be able to decide what’s right for you.

We can go into the weeds of all the different treatment orientations I use and what approach is best for what issue, but my bet is that our time is better spent actually getting to the core of what's bothering you.

But if you’re still curious and want to get technical about it, I tend to use four main treatment approaches:

The Nitty-Gritty

My Approach

We'll explore your thoughts and feelings to uncover and understand how your past experiences are impacting you today.

We'll work on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to build healthy coping skills and improve your emotional well-being.

We’ll follow a structured approach that helps your brain process and heal from traumatic or distressing memories.

We’ll focus on developing self-awareness and self-esteem in a supportive, non-judgmental environment so that you can realize your full potential.

Psychodynamic

Humanistic

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

I don't expect you to let me in so that I can see you–really see you–while not knowing anything about me. So, let's get to know each other a little bit.

about me

On the Professional Side

My first job in New York City was as a bartender (just another kind of therapist) where I learned how to make an exceptional margarita and mojito. I then found my way into marketing, helping big and small tech companies grow when the wind was at our back, and scale down when we ran into headwinds. This included multiple layoffs, which also at times, impacted me. I felt the confusion, anger, pain, and everything else that that kind of experience brings with it. I eventually took a step back and realized I felt more unfulfilled than ever before. That’s when I decided to pivot and become a therapist so I could build real connections with people and help them find their own version of change and fulfillment.

On the Personal Side

Outside of the therapy room, you can find me nurturing a green thumb to mixed success–the plants you see in my Zoom background are just the ones hanging on. I enjoy a strong cup of coffee in the morning, a good movie at night, and never met a dessert I didn’t like. I live in Brooklyn with a high energy dog who you might hear occasionally in the background. My apologies in advance.

My Kind of Therapy isn't a One-Way Street.

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