Jacob Pehrson , LPC

Jacob Pehrson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona who brings five years of clinical experience to work with individuals facing addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, and intimacy-related concerns. He focuses on sex addiction, process addictions such as porn and gambling, betrayal trauma and infidelity, abuse, and unhealthy communication patterns, alongside issues of self-esteem, motivation, and procrastination.

Jacob emphasizes a collaborative, non-judgmental approach where clients are heard and accepted while developing practical skills and insights. His training includes work as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, which informs his work with sexual and process addictions and related relational problems. He frames counseling as a partnership that combines professional knowledge and evidence-based techniques with each person’s vulnerability and determination.

Change is acknowledged as challenging, and Jacob invites clients to engage with discomfort as part of growth while offering guidance, compassion, and accountability. He aims to help people rebuild trust, improve communication, address attachment and codependency patterns, and move toward greater healing and well-being through steady, goal-oriented work.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Jacob uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to issues such as addiction, intimacy struggles, and trauma. For addictions and problematic sexual behavior he draws on specialized, structured interventions that focus on understanding triggers, building relapse-prevention skills, and restoring healthy patterns in relationships. For trauma and abuse, he employs trauma-informed methods that help people process painful experiences at a pace that reduces reactivity and strengthens emotional regulation. He also addresses attachment and relationship concerns through relational strategies that improve communication, boundaries, and connection.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jacob works with each person to identify goals, assess what resonates, and adjust techniques over time so treatment aligns with the client's needs, priorities, and comfort level.

Online therapy with Jacob is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while still working with licensed professionals.