Jacob Mergendoller → Therapist at Best Therapists

New York, LCSW #098970

Jacob Mergendoller

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White

Virtual and In Person

Specialties

Burnout, Life transitions, Trauma

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Education

Masters of Social Work | New York University, 2021

About

Jacob is a psychotherapist for adults looking to discover the best version of themselves. His specialities include addressing work stress/burnout, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, men’s issues, and improving communication/boundaries. High-achievers, people-pleasers, and life-transitioners often find their way into his practice. He tends to use psychodynamic, CBT, EMDR, and humanistic approaches in therapy, but honestly, all the schooling and training in the world don't mean much if the therapist just isn't a good fit for you. And it all starts with getting to know each other (and that's a two way street - therapy isn’t going to help much if the person you’re talking to is just like a brick wall). Jacob offers gently challenging, emotionally-attuned therapy for people who are hungry to connect the dots strewn throughout their life to reveal the big picture.

Message to clients

I’m Jacob, a therapist in NYC and the founder of LightLine Therapy. I work with high-achievers who look successful on paper but feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or stuck in patterns they just can't seem to escape. Most of the people who walk into my office would identify themselves as ambitious, driven, and a little too dependent on optimizing and intellectualizing every problem they come across. My job is to help you unravel the complicated, call out the excuses you tell yourself, and identify the barriers holding you back from living the life you really want to live. Because you're you, you could probably keep pushing through on your own. But you're not going to feel any happier unless you make a real change. So if you need more than a safe and supportive environment, and you’re tired of wasting time trying to solve things on your own, I’m your person.

Race and ethnicity

White

Cultural and experiential knowledge

White culture

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Christianity

Location

Specialties

Burnout, Life transitions, Trauma

Additional areas of focus

Anxiety, Career coaching, Codependency, Dating, Depression, Highly sensitive people, Infidelity, Narcissistic personality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Sports performance, Stress, Anger management, ADHD, Grief

Therapeutic style

Conversational, Challenging, Calming, Affirming, Empowering

Modalities

Attachment based, Cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused brief therapy, Strength-based therapy

Cost

$215

/Individual Session

/Couples Session

/Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted

Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy

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Deana Capozziello, LCSW

Jacob provides thoughtful and empathic care for each of his clients and has expressed dedication in helping those clients move towards well being. He has dedicated extensive time to explore areas of clinical interest and has received training in EMDR when he noticed that many of his clients symptoms and relational difficulties are rooted in trauma. He is incredibly skilled at developing resources for his clients and remains grounded in the face of vehement emotions.

Cristina Shea, LMSW

Jacob is a thoughtful and wise therapist. He will challenge his clients and push them to grow. He is also personable and relatable, and above all else, he is incredibly kind.

Alexandra Pike, LMSW

Jacob is a thoughtful, empathic therapist who works with individuals to grow and to better understand themselves. He has a great sense of humor which he weaves into his work! Jacob has a nonjudgemental and warm presence and helps his clients to feel deeply seen and understood.

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