Break free from the thoughts and behaviors that negatively impact how you feel emotionally and physically.

Therapy for teens and adults in Bucks County, PA and online, specializing in the treatment of anxiety

Are you finding it difficult to stop ruminating about the “what ifs” of the future or replaying the past?

Let me help you successfully, calmly and happily live in the present.

Oftentimes people don’t realize their difficulty controlling their thoughts, feelings and behaviors is rooted in anxiety.

Do these sound familiar to you?

  • You can’t turn off distressing thoughts.

  • You avoid taking the actions required to address current problems or the things you need to do.

  • You focus your energy on trying to solve problems or worry about things that already happened or haven’t happened yet.

  • You are plagued by negative self talk and unrealistic expectations.

  • You pay more attention to what you imagine others’ thoughts are, than to your own.

  • You feel stuck in unsuccessful patterns, and your relationships with yourself and others are negatively impacted.

  • You frequently experience physical symptoms such as: headaches, GI issues, muscle tension, racing heart rate or difficulty sleeping.

You may have thought and behaved like this for as long as you can remember and find it hard to imagine approaching the world in any other way.

Let me assure you there are alternatives, and I can help you discover them.

Hi, I’m Dr. Lisa Jacobson

I can help you quiet the noise and address what you have been avoiding, giving you a genuine sense of control.

I am expert in addressing the manifestations of anxiety described above, but also recognize each patient brings a unique history and set of circumstances to bear. I provide an empathic and personalized approach to understand your past and current life experiences and how they impact you, along with the tools to combat your unhealthy responses.

Treatment will lead you to recognize your personal strengths and overcome your challenges, giving you the confidence that you are “ok”, and will continue to be, no matter what comes along.

Anxiety can be especially challenging around particular life stages and personal relationships.

  • This transitional life stage is full of change and decision points, making it particularly anxiety producing. Developing skills to manage anxiety and thrive as an adult puts you on a path to a lifetime of success. Learn more.

  • Caring for aging parents and young adult children can be fraught with many demands and worries, yet limited control. Along with other challenges of empty-nesting, retirement and your own aging, this time can be especially anxiety provoking. Learn more.

  • Unhealthy relationships are one of the most common sources of anxiety. Developing skills to better understand, communicate and address issues can fundamentally improve the dynamics. Learn more.

How it works

Ready to get started?

  • Take the first step and get in touch today. Click here to schedule a free consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have and assure our initial fit feels right to you.

  • Next we’ll meet for 2-3 sessions to complete an initial evaluation. I want to really get to know you before I begin to intervene, and make sure you are completely comfortable with me. At the end of this phase, I will provide a detailed feedback of what I see being the issues and goals of treatment, along with recommendations and if appropriate, a preliminary diagnosis.

  • Then, we’ll move on to the counseling phase of treatment, where we’ll typically meet weekly for 55 minutes, likely spreading the sessions out over time. We’ll work on the goals we’ve identified and collaborate to achieve the relief you desire.

  • Finally, you’ll develop an understanding of how anxiety and other challenges impact you and how to combat them. You will feel able to handle life’s adversities and consistently experience confidence, peace and joy.

You don’t have to live in the “what if” anymore. It’s possible to live in the what IS.