Susan Jacobson - Is Therapy for me + so on

Susan G. Jacobson, MMH, LCSW-C
Columbia Center for Counseling & Psychotherapy
(410) 997-2100

Personal Statement

This silkscreen by artist Wes Yamaka hangs in my office waiting room. It serves as both challenge and reminder to me and my clients of the mission we share in our encounters and in our lives outside the consulting room.

For me the work of psychotherapy is a calling, not a job. Therefore I come to each encounter with the intention to be as open, honest, present, and as fearlessly conscious as I am able.

I view myself and you, the client, as pilgrims on a journey together, exploring the known and unknown territories of your life. Patterns of behavior and belief which inhibit your fullest expression and experience of aliveness, are likely to have been developed in childhood. Together we search through your history to understand more about how you think and feel. Although you may have learned in your family to suppress your feelings, you can begin to know more about yourself in an atmosphere of acceptance.

Therapy is interactive; both of us pay attention to the reactions we have to one another and try to learn through our interaction itself what may be impeding your satisfaction in relationships. You may be surprised how fascinating you are when you get to know your authentic self.

Because my dedication is to work only for my clients and to guard their confidentiality as my ethics mandate, I do not participate with any managed care or insurance plans. Many insurance companies do reimburse my patients for their therapy, and if treatment plans are necessary in order for them to access their insurance benefits, I complete them, but I do not try to serve two masters. You can be confident that I am committed only to your interests.

A Brief Biography

Susan Jacobson is a psychotherapist in private practice, counseling individuals, couples, and families and providing group therapy for adults and adolescents. Since 1998, she has served as facilitator for on-going support groups for young people affected by cancer, sponsored by the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. To learn more about the Ulman fund see www.ulmanfund.org .

A 1977 graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Master in Mental Health Program and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ms. Jacobson is director of the Columbia Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy. Columbia Magazine named her Howard County's best therapist.

Ms. Jacobson provides consultation and training to community organizations, psychosocial agencies and businesses, working with employees to enhance communication and improve staff effectiveness and teamwork.

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5560 Sterrett Place Suite 205 Columbia, MD 21044
410 997-2100 email therapy@susanjacobson.com

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