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Nitsan Jakob, LPC

Nitsan Jakob, LPC

Structured Support for Teens, Adults & Families Facing ADHD, Anxiety & Major Life Transitions

The best way to find out if this approach is for you is to schedule a 15 minute consultation. Depending on your therapist’s availability, this consult may be held over the phone, via video, or in-person.

Nitsan is an individual therapist who provides supportive, culturally attuned care for teens, adults, and families navigating change and personal growth. Her work is grounded in person-centered therapy and is especially helpful for individuals seeking structure, validation, and clarity during times of transition.

In-Person and Virtual

$165+/session
Available Daytime

Nitsan supports teens and their families with:

  • ADHD-related challenges
  • Emotion regulation
  • Self-esteem and identity development
  • Anxiety and depression

 

She offers a calm, structured, and validating space where teens can build emotional awareness and confidence, while also helping parents better understand and support their child’s needs.

Nitsan works with adults who are:

  • Experiencing major life transitions such as relocation, divorce, or loss
  • Navigating anxiety, including social anxiety
  • Working through long-standing patterns affecting confidence and relationships
  • Healing from complex or military-related trauma

 

Her work with adults focuses on strengthening self-trust, emotional balance, and clarity during periods of stress and change.

As a bilingual immigrant, Nitsan supports immigrants of all backgrounds navigating cultural adjustment, identity stress, and the emotional challenges of building a life in the United States. She also works intentionally with members of the Jewish community, offering culturally informed care that respects religious, cultural, and generational values.

Nitsan’s approach is collaborative and grounded in choice, self-awareness, and growth. She integrates evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with experiential techniques from Gestalt therapy. Clients often experience therapy as meaningful and human, balancing depth with practical tools and, at times, humor.

Therapy for Life Transitions at Kellen Mental Health

Major life changes can leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Whether you’re adjusting to a move, navigating divorce, supporting a teen with ADHD, adapting to a new culture, or processing a significant loss, Nitsan provides structured, compassionate therapy to help you move through change with greater confidence and clarity.

Her approach combines practical tools with genuine curiosity and understanding. Nitsan helps teens, adults, and families strengthen emotional regulation, manage anxiety, build self-trust, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. She also provides culturally informed care for immigrants and members of the Jewish community, creating a space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.

To learn more about our ADHD Therapy, Teen Counseling, Anxiety Counseling, and Trauma Therapy services, explore the pages throughout our website. When you’re ready to take the next step, you can schedule your first appointment.

  • Specialties Specialties

    Nitsan’s Areas of Expertise

  • Client Focus & Modality Client Focus & Modality

    Nitsan’s Client Focus & Modality

    • Adults
    • Teens
    • Children (8 y/o+)
    • Individual
    • Family
    • Immigrants/ Multi-Cultural/ Mixed Faith/ Jewish Community
  • Approach Approach

    Nitsan’s Approach

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
    • Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Gestalt Therapy
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Education

Education

  • M.A in Family Studies, The College of Management, Israel
  • M.A in School Counseling, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
  • Family Counseling Certificate, The College of Management Israel
  • Gestalt Therapy Technique Certificate, School of Social Work, Tel-Aviv University
Education

Specialized Training

  • Complete EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training; Consultation in Progress
  • ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (In Training)
  • Gestalt Therapy Technique Certificate
  • DBT Certification Training, 2024
  • Trauma Informed CBT Training (TF-CBT)
  • Family Counseling Certificate- Israel
Education

Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • State of Georgia & FL Telehealth (LPC014782)

National Certified Counselor (NCC#1734496)

Nitsan's Blog Posts

Setting Healthy Boundaries With Children: A Parent’s Guide

Setting Healthy Boundaries With Children: A Parent’s Guide

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IEP Meetings: What to Expect & How Parents Can Prepare

IEP Meetings: What to Expect & How Parents Can Prepare

Learn what to expect at an IEP meeting, who attends, what the team will discuss, and how parents can prepare, ask questions, and advocate for their child.

When One Twin Isn’t Ready: Navigating Grade Retention

When One Twin Isn’t Ready: Navigating Grade Retention

When one twin is recommended for grade retention and the other is not, parents are faced with a deeply layered decision. Twins may share a birthday, but their developmental timelines,

ADHD and Aggressive Behavior in Children: Why It Happens and What To Do

ADHD and Aggressive Behavior in Children: Why It Happens and What To Do

Children with ADHD are often labeled as “violent,” “out of control,” or “quick to anger.” They may be involved in fights, aggressive outbursts, or impulsive reactions that seem disproportionate to

Becoming “Consistency Trainers” for Children with ADHD

Becoming “Consistency Trainers” for Children with ADHD

One of the biggest challenges for children with ADHD—and their parents—is developing and maintaining consistency. You may notice your child tends to “give up easily,” “not even try,” or abandon

Techniques To Help Manage ADHD Symptoms For Children

Techniques To Help Manage ADHD Symptoms For Children

Fortunately, there are a variety of tools and techniques to help manage ADHD symptoms beyond medication. While some of these require consultation with a healthcare professional, here some techniques that

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Challenges, Insights, and Lessons (Part 1)

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Challenges, Insights, and Lessons (Part 1)

What does ADHD look like on the “day to day”? This blog isn’t about defining ADHD with clusters of symptoms, diagnoses, or debates over medications. If you’re interested in the

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