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Yazlyn Jacobs

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Empowering change through practical tools and deep healing, Yazlyn M. Jacobs is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). With a calm, grounded presence and a results-driven approach, Yazlyn helps high-functioning adults navigate depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Whether you’re seeking stability, clarity, or transformation, Yazlyn partners with you to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, process emotional wounds, and build a life that aligns with your goals and values. You’re not broken; you’re becoming. Let’s do the work, together.

My approach to therapy

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my therapeutic approach blends evidence-based techniques with compassionate, individualized care. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while also integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and a strengths-based perspective to support meaningful and lasting transformation.

I believe therapy is both a space for healing and a process of empowerment. My goal is to help clients uncover the patterns holding them back, learn to regulate emotions effectively, and build resilience through self-awareness and intentional action. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder, I provide a safe, grounded, and collaborative environment where real growth happens.

With a calm, authentic presence, I walk alongside you as you do the work—because you’re not just surviving, you’re learning how to thrive.

What you can expect from me

Yazlyn adopts a nurturing and empathetic approach with her clients. She emphasizes honesty, offering insights that may not be what one wants to hear, but what one truly needs. Understanding that growth requires challenges, Yazlyn encourages clients to explore their inner selves, fostering greater self-awareness. This process helps individuals uncover strengths they may not have recognized before. She maintains a strong belief in everyone’s potential, ensuring that her clients feel fully supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fayetteville State University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of South Florida
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English