John Jacobs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
New Jersey therapists accepting new clients
Dr. Sugandika SubawickramaLPC · 20 years experienceAnger management · Coping with life changes · ADHDWork with Sugandika
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About John
As a licensed therapist in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I bring nearly five decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach centers on understanding each person’s unique journey, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and grief.
I offer a warm, empathetic therapeutic environment where clients can explore difficult emotions and develop healthier coping strategies. My practice focuses on helping individuals navigate issues like social anxiety, communication challenges, isolation, attachment dynamics, and personal growth.
My therapeutic style is grounded in respect, active listening, and collaborative healing. I work closely with clients to address underlying patterns, build self-compassion, and create meaningful pathways toward emotional wellness. Whether you’re struggling with panic attacks, chronic pain, codependency, or seeking deeper personal understanding, I’m committed to walking alongside you with genuine care and professional support.
What John helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
How John works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “John is excellent”
- “John is absolutely wonderful. He offers an amazing listening ear, humor, and solid guidance. So glad I found him to be my therapist. Overall 20/10 would recommend him.”
- “Extremely knowledgeable and could begin helping me before I even realized he had all the information. I’ve never heard more helpful information in the time we have, every time, from anyone else.”
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- “Therapist provides an outlet to talk about daily and ongoing issues and problems and at times likes to deviate from strictly talking about problems to lighten up environment.”
- “Very knowledgeable and respectful. He has helped me with a variety of personal issues.”
- “Lots of experience and knowledge. Listens and is very encouraging. Always checks in”
- “So far so good”
- “Amazing counselor, always very knowledgeable and supportive with his work. Highly recommend taking him on as your main counselor to help you manage stress, anxiety or any mental health challenges that arise. John is dedicated and very professional.”
- “Very good service”
- “Great therapist, absolutely confident of his work and very excited to be working with him”
- “John is a very compassionate therapist who goes the extra mile to care for his patients. John has helped me see that there is indeed a light at the end of tunnel and there’s a way to get there. Thank you so much John for everything you have done for me in my healing journey, I look forward to working with you even more.”
- “10/10”
- “John's approach as therapy with understanding and compassion has helped my journey the most. I highly recommend him”
- “John was very kind, personable, and open with me. I enjoyed my sessions with him and felt very comfortable engaging with him and asking him questions”
- “I've only had two sessions with John so far, but he has exceeded my expectations greatly and has gone out of his way to accommodate all of my dynamic post-military issues. Would recommend him to anyone”
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.