About my therapy practice
Jacob Brown, LMFT — Individual and Couples Therapy — Marin County, San Francisco, and online anywhere in California.
A little about me
My name is Jacob Brown, and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy, affair recovery, and rebuilding emotional intimacy. I am based in Sausalito, but I work online with couples and individuals throughout California.
If you're trying to figure out whether I'm the right therapist for you, the most useful thing I can offer is a free 30-minute Zoom consultation. It gives you a chance to get a sense of how I work, ask whatever questions you have, and decide whether working together feels like the right fit. Click here to schedule a free consultation.
Overview of my practice
Who I work with:
Adults
Couples
Seniors
Location
I am based in Sausalito, California
I provide online therapy anywhere in California
Areas of Specialty
Affair recovery — helping couples navigate the aftermath of infidelity, betrayal trauma, and rebuilding trust
Lack of emotional intimacy — for couples who feel more like roommates than partners, and want to find their way back to each other
Mismatched libido or low sexual desire — when partners want different things and neither feels understood
Entrenched conflict patterns — helping couples who feel stuck in the same arguments, where one or both partners shut down, escalate, or struggle to stay emotionally present
Attachment styles and relationship patterns — understanding why you keep having the same fights and how to change the cycle
Sexless marriage — for couples who have stopped being sexually intimate and aren't sure how to find their way back
Non-monogamy and ethical relationship structures — support for couples navigating open relationships, polyamory, or relationship agreements
Navigating aging — helping seniors and senior couples deal with the physical and emotional impact of aging
Licenses, Degrees, & Training
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #141837), State of California
Degrees
MA, in Counseling Psychology, Wright Institute, Berkeley, CA
MBA, Strategy & Marketing, UCLA
BA, Fine Arts, UC Irvine
Additional Training
Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Mindfulness
Grief recovery process
Trauma-informed therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cost & Insurance
Individual Therapy. My fee is $240 for a 50-minute session.
Couples Therapy. My fee is $300 for an extended, 70-minute couples therapy session.
Sliding Scale. I have a limited number of lower-fee sliding scale appointments. Unfortunately, all of my lower-fee appointments are currently full.
Insurance. I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide you with an itemized bill to submit to your insurance carrier, and they may apply my fee against your out-of-network benefit.
Quoted in the press
NBC News. Working While Mourning: How to Grieve When You're on the Job
Huffington Post. For Boomers Reluctant To Retire
Huffington Post. When a high sex drive might be a sign of trauma
Boston Globe. How to avoid the big fight before your trip
Bustle. Should I wait for my partner to be ready for a relationship
The Week. How to smoothly navigate your transition to retirement
Parade. How to show emotional support
The Mighty. Dealing with grief during the holidays
Your Tango. 10 things happy couples do on a regular basis
