At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Oklahoma / LPC05472
- NPI
- 1396082798
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and EMDR
About Jake
Jake Roberts is an LPC who offers a straightforward, person-focused approach. He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other methods to help people find motivation and make practical changes. Jake aims to make sessions calm and direct so people can address stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
He completed a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Community Counseling at Oklahoma State University. Jake is a Muscogee (Creek) tribal member and brings nearly a decade of clinical experience working with diverse people. He draws on several approaches to match the work to each person's needs.
In sessions he often uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and build understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related processing when appropriate.
Jake works with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and complicated grief. He also supports people dealing with family-of-origin problems, communication struggles, anger, and questions about life purpose. His background includes work with suicidal ideation and substance use concerns.
Sessions focus on practical steps and small experiments between meetings. Jake encourages honest conversation about goals and setbacks. He aims to help people build skills they can use outside the therapy room.
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Online approaches that focus on motivation and change
Jake often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to find internal reasons to change. This approach is conversational and goal-focused, and it can help with substance use, ambivalence about change, and building momentum for new habits.
He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people feel heard while they sort through choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments that can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person's life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier scheduling around work or family obligations, fewer travel needs, and the ability to check in from a convenient location. These aspects can make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and fit helpful practices into everyday routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and related concerns such as anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style blends Motivational Interviewing with Client-Centered and cognitive approaches, focusing on practical steps and collaboration to build motivation and change.
What is his professional background?
He earned a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University and has about nine years of clinical experience working with diverse people.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Oklahoma and holds the LPC credential, listed as OK LPC.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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