Glenn Jacob-Oviatt , LCSW

Glenn Jacob-Oviatt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon who brings five years of clinical experience supporting adults in acute mental health settings. He spent those years at an adult mental health inpatient facility where he organized and led groups focused on anxiety reduction, DBT skills, anger management, mindfulness, communication training, and self-expression through art and writing. These hands-on group leadership experiences inform his practical, skills-oriented approach to care.

He specializes in helping adults who face anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and the challenges of adjusting to stressful life events. Glenn combines a person-centered stance with narrative-focused practices, drawing on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor treatment to each client. He also brings a personal interest in writing into therapeutic work, using narrative approaches to help clients explore meaning and reshape their stories.

Glenn aims to accompany clients through change and growth, nurturing insight while supporting concrete practices that improve day-to-day well-being and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. He holds LCSW licenses in California (CA LCSW 103743) and Oregon (OR LCSW L13710) and practices from Oregon.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options

Glenn commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into his work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead, which can be especially helpful for exploring identity, values, and life purpose. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping strategies. DBT combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Glenn works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts techniques from these approaches to fit the client’s situation. This means the treatment plan can shift over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, continue care during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of distance.