Jeanne (“Jeannie”) is a seasoned, board-certified psychologist licensed in California. Jeanne received her PhD from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in 2010 and has been in private practice since 2012. She received top-notch, generalist training in evidence-based (ACT, CBT, DBT) and depth-oriented (psychodynamic, existential) psychotherapies. She credits Robyn Walser, PhD and Kelly Minor, PhD with her post-graduate deep learning of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Jeanne integrates her knowledge of psychological science with the unique aspects of each individual client to provide personalized & effective psychotherapy services. She encourages clients to play an active role in their personal growth work and in defining their therapy goals. Jeanne has expertise working with anxiety disorders, trauma, PTSD, family-of-origin/attachment challenges, parenting, child & adolescent development, depression, insomnia, and codependent behaviors. Many of her clients identify as being neurodiverse. Jeanne’s goal for working with all clients is to help them develop a more stable sense of self, authentic and fulfilling relationships, psychological flexibility skills, and values-driven lives.
In addition to individual psychotherapy, Jeanne offers a time-limited, skills-based ACT group for stress, worry and anxiety. She provides telehealth and in-person psychotherapy services out of her Los Gatos, CA office.
In 2024, Dr. Jakob launched Inside Out Psychology Inc, a website and company to promote consumers’ knowledge of psychotherapy, psychological science and the mental health industry. Inside Out Psychology envisions a future where all people can access high-quality, ethical, personalized psychological services, social-emotional wellness resources, and trustworthy psychological science information. Inside Out Psychology believes that an educated mental health consumer base will result in more impactful psychotherapy experiences and healing that will extend beyond the client into their social networks and future generations.
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Jeanne is curious, compassionate and incredibly competent – a constellation of what makes a great therapist. Having trained with her, I was impressed from day one with her command of the research – and also really appreciated her desire to learn more and more and more. She draws from a wealth of experience and different forms of therapy to provide individualized care, giving all of us therapists an example to live up to.
Jeanne is a flexible and warm, smart and kind clinician and person. She is always looking for ways to improve her practice and client outcomes. She is insightful and creatively able to apply science to improve client function and quality of life.
Jeanne is a wonderful clinician who is highly knowledgeable about evidence-based interventions. She also deeply cares about her clients and provides them with the respect, unconditional acceptance, and thoughtfulness they deserve.
An intelligent, positive, forward thinker and collaborator.
I pinch myself often because I can’t believe my good fortune to have Jeanne as a member of our consultation team. Jeanne is relentlessly curious, diligent, generous, and vulnerable, which sets the tone to challenge us to be better while we simultaneously feel encouraged and valued. She truly is all that and a bag of chips!
Jeanne takes her responsibilities as a healer and medical professional very seriously, and consistently strives to offer the best possible care for her clients. Her clients very much value her presence and the work she does with them, and they grow and change and create more satisfying lives with less suffering as a result of it. I think the world of her!
Jeanne is a remarkably kind, insightful, patient, and forward-thinking psychologist always mindful of the latest in psychological science. Her expertise in applying the ‘art’ of therapy as well is truly exceptional, and individuals lucky enough to secure her as their psychologist will quickly experience and benefit from her skills.
She is an outstanding professional. Her patients would be fortunate to have her as their provider.
Jeanne is very skillful as a clinician and I really enjoy consulting with her. I find her opinions very helpful and thoughtful and she is a trusted colleague I happily refer clients to.
Jeanne’s ability to engage with clients in an authentic and grounded manner created a healing space of trust and hope. Her curiosity and keen intelligence broadened her clinical skills and personal development. Her integrity and ability to create safe boundaries further enhances her efficacy as a therapist.
Jeanne has been a colleague, a friend and a mentor for over 15 years. She champions the work of anxiety treatment, mood disorders and PTSD. I highly recommend her services for both her warm/inviting style and expertise.
Jeanne is among the most thoughtful therapists I’ve ever known. She is exceptionally well trained in evidence-based treatments and is gifted in her ability to tailor these treatments to her clients. What impresses me most about Jeanne is all of the work she puts in behind the scenes – coordinating with other providers, consulting with colleagues, reflecting on cases in the shower. It’s no wonder she’s one of the most sought after therapists in the Bay area.
Jeanne is an excellent, evidence-based clinician who provides state of the art care to her clients. She provides strength based individualized services informed by collaborative goal setting. She is compassionate and creative in her work, and always striving to maximize her impact on individuals and mental health care more broadly.
Jeanne is a wonderful person and a skilled professional. I have always been impressed with her skill as a therapist.
Jeanne is a thoughtful and present clinician. She is skilled at building relationships and using her empathy and insight to help people make progress toward their goals. I cherished our time as colleagues and friends!
Jeanne is a particularly skilled and dedicated clinical psychologist, well trained and experienced in helping people struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. She uses evidence based interventions in a nuanced, individually tailored, caring and collaborative manner. She integrates cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal elements for excellent care. She is a warm and genuine person and colleague. I give her my ultimate compliment – which is that I wouldn’t hesitate to refer a loved one to her care!
Jeanne is an incredibly skilled and compassionate therapist and colleague. She has a warm, thoughtful style in which she individualizes treatment to each individual with her strong foundation in evidence-based practice. She is constantly pushing herself to learn and incorporate new approaches in order to give her clients the most effective treatment.
Jeanne brings deep wisdom, exquisite care, and years of experience to her work as a psychologist. I recommend her, and her work, wholeheartedly.
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