Barbara Jacob,MS., LMHC, NCC,
Certified Imago Therapist

Be a Team: Create a Winning Relationship!

What I do

I help people who want to create a loving, fulfilling, empowering, and growing relationship. You know how easy it is to get stuck in the little stuff, which leads to the big stuff?  Well, I help people make sure it doesn't happen to them by giving you the tools to go after what you really want in you relationship.

My Mission

Gandhi said," Be the change you want to see". The children of the world are saved when relationships are healed one by one.

Professional

EXPERIENCE

• Private Practice. Delray Beach, Fl.   Areas of focus:  Imago Relationship Therapy, Parenting & Step-Parenting, Communication Skills, Stress, Life Transitions, Chronic Illness, Individual, Couples, Family Counseling.  1998 - present.
  
  
• Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. 21300 Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton, Florida. Clinical
  Associate.  Individual, family, couple, and group therapy.  Areas of focus: anxiety and panic disorders, OCD, self-esteem, relationships.  1994-1998
  
  
• Center for Group Counseling.  22244 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, Florida.  Group Counselor and Facilitator for play therapy, middle school students, high school students, and adult populations.  1989-1994.
  
  
• Guardian-Ad-Litem.  15th Judicial Circuit Court, West Palm Beach, Florida.  Investigate cases of child abuse and/or neglect.  Make recommendations as to the disposition of each case.  1993-1999.
  
  
• Crisis Line Information and Referral Services.  Lantana, Florida.  Telephone Counselor.  1991-1993.
  
  

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor - State of Florida
• National Certified Counselor
• Certified Hypnotherapist - Clinical Hypnosis Training Institute
• Certified Imago Therapist
  
  

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling.  Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  GPA - 4.0  (MS), 1995.
  
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Resources. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. (BA),1972.
  
  
• Bachelor of Arts in Education. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.  (BA), 1959.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Counselors Association
• Association for Specialists in Group Work
• American Mental Health Counselors Association
• International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
• Florida Association for Counseling and Development
• Florida Mental Health Counselors Association
• Palm Beach County Mental Health Association
• Imago Relationship International
• Relationship Coaching Institute
  
  

RELEVANT WORKSHOPS

• Personal and Executive Coach Training
• Creditionaled Distance Counselor
• Imago Relationship Therapy -Basic Clinical Training
• Singles Clinical Training
• The Art of Containment
• The Art of Forgiveness
• "Getting the Love You Want" Workshop Presenter's Training
• Eye Movement Integration
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - Level
• Relationship Coaching Institute
• Success Motivation Coaching
• Counseling Victims of Sexual Abuse
• Understanding Anger
• After the Affair
• Working With Remarried Families
  
  

Personal

Barbara Jacob knows about relationships, especially blended families.  She has 2 children from her first marriage and has been married to her current husband for over 30 years.  He came to the marriage with 2 children. Barbara and her husband are the proud owner(parents) of Max their 7 year old Maltese. They now have 5 grandsons and 2 great granddaughters, 2 grandcats, 1 granddog, and 2 great grand dogs. Because of her personal background, along with her professional training, she understands the complexities involved in creating, nurturing, and growing successful relationships.

Coaching Style

Barbara Jacob acts as a trusted adviser and guide and models the behaviors she encourages you to develop so you can be more effective in your relationships.  She helps you increase your competence by giving you information and the tools that will generate the confidence to engage in behaviors that will give you the results you desire.

Contact Info

www.barbjacob.com

561-573-6868

Invitation

If you answer yes to at least 3 of the following questions call 561-573-6868 for an appointment.

1.  Do you have difficulty communicating with your partner so that you feel heard?

2.  Do you feel jealous of the time your partner spends at work, with other people, or on the computer?

3.  Do you escape from spending time with your partner by staying later at work, shopping, talking on the phone, watching TV or computer activities?

4.  Are you committed to your relationship but don't know how to get unstuck?

5.  Do you feel that your partner "pushes your buttons" and you find yourself reacting?

6.  Do you find yourself criticizing and blaming your partner or feel your partner criticizes and blames you?

Remember, help is a phone call away: 561-573-6868