Therapist profile
Jacob Galema, LMFT
Minnesota
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Anger
Continue with JacobKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Minnesota / 4079
- NPI1417525445
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- relationship repair
- anger management
- autism focus
About Jacob
Jacob Galema is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with six years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with relationship strains, family conflict, anxiety, depression, and anger. Jacob also supports issues around intimacy, parenting, grief, career pressures, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and autism or Asperger syndrome.
Jacob works from a straightforward, collaborative stance. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and skills people can try between meetings. He talks through patterns that keep problems stuck and the small changes that shift them.
When relationship stress or anger shows up at home or work, Jacob helps people name what’s happening and respond differently. For anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma he combines conversation with hands-on tools to manage strong feelings. He also coaches on workplace strain, career choices, and coping with life changes.
Jacob’s approach is direct and goal-oriented. He supports clients exploring sexual and gender identity concerns and those navigating neurodiversity like autism. His style aims to make progress feel practical instead of overwhelming.
People who choose him can expect focused sessions that balance listening with clear techniques. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Jacob favors evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thinking and behavior patterns and building practical skills. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people recognize unhelpful thoughts, test them, and practice new responses; these techniques are useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Skills-based coaching focuses on concrete strategies for managing stress, communicating more clearly, and reducing reactive responses in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jacob collaborates with each person to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts plans so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to use short check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation without needing to travel.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting, grief, career strain, ADHD, bipolar, and autism or Asperger syndrome.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach that blends conversation with tools to change unhelpful patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Minnesota and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.