Jacob Pehrson, LPC - Therapist in Arizona

Jacob Pehrson is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Arizona with five years of clinical experience.

01About Jacob

Jacob Pehrson is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Arizona with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with sex addiction, relationship wounds, betrayal trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. Jacob aims to create a space where people feel heard and accepted as they begin to make changes.

He emphasizes clear, honest conversation and practical steps clients can try between sessions. Jacob describes counseling as a team effort - he brings knowledge and guidance while clients bring honesty and effort.

Background and approach

He also works with issues around self-esteem, motivation, and unhealthy communication patterns. In sessions he keeps communication direct and nonjudgmental. He expects progress will sometimes feel uncomfortable and supports clients through those moments.

Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address compulsive behaviors, trust breaches, and patterns that undermine relationships. He pays attention to attachment and codependency patterns that often underlie intimacy problems. Jacob also helps people navigate forgiveness, guilt, shame, and control issues that come up after infidelity or abuse.

His work includes addressing process addictions such as problematic pornography use, exercise, and gambling. Practical tools, clear feedback, and small homework tasks are typical parts of his approach. The aim is steady, realistic change rather than quick fixes.

People who want straightforward conversation and skills to rebuild trust and manage compulsive behavior may find his style helpful.

02Credentials

LPC (Arizona): License LPC-23422 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1457922429 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jacob lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Attachment issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexuality

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04Online support

Therapeutic techniques and online care

Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on changing behavior and repairing relationships. One common approach helps people identify and change patterns that feed compulsive behaviors, such as problematic porn use or gambling; it teaches concrete strategies to manage urges and set new routines. Another approach focuses on attachment and communication patterns, helping clients notice how old relationship habits show up now and practicing new ways to connect and set boundaries.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacob will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most practical to try. Together they set priorities and adjust methods as progress is made, so the work matches the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone sessions provide an option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins or between-session coaching. These options make it easier to maintain consistent contact and fit sessions into busy schedules.

05Questions people ask

What concerns does Jacob address in therapy

He works with addictions, relationship wounds, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and sexuality.

How does he approach therapy sessions

Sessions are collaborative and direct. Jacob uses practical tools, clear feedback, and homework tasks to encourage steady change while acknowledging discomfort can be part of growth.

What is his clinical background

He has five years of professional experience working with compulsive behaviors, betrayal trauma, and intimacy challenges. His work emphasizes rebuilding trust and managing compulsive patterns.

Where is he licensed and practicing

He is licensed as an LPC in Arizona. Therapy is provided from that regional practice location.

Which languages are supported in sessions

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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