Jacob Wasonga, LMFT Therapy

Jacob Wasonga, LMFT

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Jacob Wasonga is a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s most challenging transitions. He specializes in supporting clients as they adjust to complex life changes, particularly when issues like depression, anxiety, relationship infidelity, and longstanding resentments play a significant role. Trained in numerous evidence-based practices, including the Gottman Method and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Dr. Wasonga customizes his therapeutic approach to fit each client’s unique needs. He combines structured, proven methods with individualized strategies to encourage meaningful progress, empowering clients to achieve their personal goals. Creating a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment is central to Dr. Wasonga’s practice. He ensures clients feel truly seen and understood, fostering a space where they can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. Each session provides clients with the insight, support, and understanding they need to work through life’s challenges. Whether clients are working through relationship dynamics, life changes, or managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, Dr. Wasonga’s depth of experience and genuine dedication make him a trusted partner on their journey toward healing and growth.

Brightside offerings

Therapy IOP Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Addiction Anger Management Autism Spectrum Disorders Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Codependency Depression Divorce Dual Diagnosis Gender Identity Grief & Loss Infidelity Intellectual Disability Internet Addiction Men's Issues Obesity / Weight Loss Psychosis Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Stress Suicidal Ideation

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Family Systems Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Languages

English Swahili

Identity

Male He/Him/His

Culture & faith

African American African Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Arab Cultures Asian Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Bahá'í Faith Bicultural / Multicultural People Catholicism Central American Cultures Chicano/a/x Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture East African Cultures Eastern European Cultures Indigenous Cultures Islam Jehovah's Witnesses Mexican American Culture Mormonism Pacific Islander Cultures South Asia Cultures

Community & allyship

BIPOC Chronic Illness Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health Neurodiversity People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

LMFT

States served

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Medica Medicare Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care
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