Military / Veteran, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Jake
Jake Lamers is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who is passionate about fostering positive change by working collaboratively with each client to identify and achieve their unique goals. Jake works with clients to enhance self-esteem, navigate difficult life transitions, and cope with depression and anxiety. Jake helps clients develop and practice tools in therapy to prepare and empower clients to live a more fulfilling life even after therapy concludes.
Jake employs cognitive behavioral techniques in collaboration with acceptance and commitment therapy to assist the client in breaking down barriers that are keeping them from improving their quality of life. Helpful readings and practice will often be provided to reinforce what was learned in sessions.
If you feel you are ready to make the first steps toward self-improvement, seeking therapy is a great start. Please reach out if you are ready to start making the long-lasting changes you want or need.
"I have lived in the Raleigh area for over 20 years."
Get to know Jake
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
Counseling is a combination of two passions: psychology and helping others.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Clients who come to therapy ready to make changes and are open to trying new things between sessions.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients who have contemplated seeking therapy for years and finally made the decision to give it a shot.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
Everybody needs help from time to time and that it's a sign of strength, not weakness, to commit to self-improvement.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Based on positive comments and recommendations I received from a colleague who works for Thriveworks.
What inspires you?
Seeing positive changes made by my clients often inspires me to look for areas of potential growth and self-improvement in my own life.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect for him to make the counseling process clear so both counselor and client are on the same page regarding the course for therapy.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
To get to know his clients as a whole person. He wants to provide a safe space in which his clients feel comfortable sharing as much as they would like to.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
That he respects the courage it takes to commit to self-improvement and reach out for help.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
He enjoys playing tennis, spending time with friends and family, and taking walks with his two dogs.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Being a kind and caring person.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 3 years
- Graduating institute
- University of the Cumberlands
- Graduating degree
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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