Dr. Jeanne Jakob became a board-certified psychologist (cognitive and behavioral specialization) in 2013. Board certification includes a review of candidates’ qualifications by a group of seasoned, board-certified psychologists. The application includes:
- Essays & review of credential
- Videotaped sample of a therapy session
- Oral exam
Approximately 5% of psychologists in the US are board-certified.
Continuing Education
In the State of California, psychologists are required to obtain 36 hours of continuing education every two years for licensure. Below is a sample of the relevant and recent training completed by Dr. Jakob.
- Working with Self and Identity in ACT (Kelly G. Wilson, PhD; 12 CEUs; 2/2024)
- Internal Family Systems Model for ACT Practitioners: An Experiential Workshop (LaDonna Silva, LMFT; 12 hours; 11/2023)
- Deepening Emotional and Relational Experiencing in ACT (Victoria Lemle Beckner, PhD, Kelly Werner, PhD & Viveka Ramel, PhD; 5 CEUs; 5/2023)
- Common Barriers to Acceptance and the Art of Creative Hopelessness (Russ Harris, MD) (4/2023)
- Exploring Values in ACT (Kelly G. Wilson, PhD; 13 CEUs; 4/2022)
- ACT-II: Clinical Skills-Building Intensive (Steven Hayes, PhD, 13 CEUs, 6/2019)
- The Heart of ACT: Applying Intermediate and Advanced Skills Flexibly in Clinical Practice (Robyn Walser, PhD; 12 CEUs; 1/2020)
- Preparing to Awaken (round 1): An ACT Intensive (Kelly Minor, PhD; 20 hours, 3/2020)
- Preparing to Awaken (round 2): An ACT Intensive (Kelly Minor; 12 hours, 4-5/2021)
- Reclamation Ground (round 3): An ACT Intensive (Kelly Minor, PhD, 12 hours, 8-9/2020)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, 3 day intensive (Meg Danforth, PhD & Colleen E. Carney, PhD) (2018)
- A Skills-Based Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Jennifer Gregg, PhD; 4 CEUs; 4/2018)
- Evidence-Based Advances for Work with Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity: A Two-Day Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive (Praxis Conference; 13 CEUs; 3/2017)
- Acceptance and Commitment in Psychotherapy: A Mindful Approach to Rapid Clinical Change (Steven Hayes, PhD, 12 CEUs, 4/2012)
Collaborative & Interdisciplinary Learning
- Biweekly consultation with group of expertly trained DBT psychologists
- Biweekly consultation with small-group of interdisciplinary (neuropsychologist, psychiatrist, child/family) mental health providers
- Consultation with Dr. Robyn Walser, PhD, expert ACT clinician
- 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training (2015), Empower Yoga, Northville, MI
- 28 Hours Hypnosis Training (2012) by Dr. Carolyn Daitch, approved consultant to American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Testimonials
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.
An intelligent, positive, forward thinker and collaborator.
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 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.
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 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 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’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 had a solid overview of running a private practice efficiently.
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 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!
She is an outstanding professional. Her patients would be fortunate to have her as their provider.
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 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 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.
Jeanne brings deep wisdom, exquisite care, and years of experience to her work as a psychologist. I recommend her, and her work, wholeheartedly.
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.
Dr. (Duax) Jakob has years of experience and expertise as a mental health professional. She has published research in scientific journals, helped conduct clinical research trials, successfully treated patients with complex mental health conditions, and consulted interdisciplinary teams in hospital and clinic settings. She is intelligent, kind, and compassionate and dedicated to her profession and patients.
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