Jacob Heffernan
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About Jacob
I am licensed in Hawaii and Nevada with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, & abuse. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
What Jacob helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
How Jacob works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Love his work ethics and how he supports his clients every time .”
- “Amazing therapist”
- “Best therapist I’ve ever had!!”
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- “Jacob is great!”
- “I haven’t found a therapist that was a good fit for me for years. Jacob is wonderful and just the right fit for me if you’re a high-performing business person. Ex athlete he really understands the struggles and difficulties being the dude in charge.”
- “Fantastic!”
- “Recommend him. I definitely like him and the help he offers by listening amazing. Responds are just as amazing thank you Jacob.”
- “He is the prefect therapist truly makes me feel heard !”
- “He's the best”
- “Jacob helped our family navigate several areas of concern. He listened to all sides and helped communicate our needs to each other. He was truly a big help! Thank you!”
- “Amazing Therapist”
- “Really cool therapist, highly recommend”
- “Always listens and validates me and supports me.”
- “Exceptional clinician. Jacob blends kindness, clarity, and accountability, and he gives practical tools that work outside the room. Our progress in communication and repair has been real and measurable. The best couples therapist I’ve worked with—highly recommend.”
- “He is awesome, very knowledgeable and helpful”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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