Elizabeth Penelope Jacobo , LCSW

Elizabeth Penelope Jacobo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults and older adults, and has a focused practice addressing stress and anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose questions, mood and panic disorders, phobias, postpartum adjustment, and social anxiety.

Elizabeth draws primarily on interventions that explore thoughts and behaviors and incorporate mindfulness, adapting each conversation and treatment plan to reflect the individual needs and goals of the person she is working with. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while helping clients develop practical skills and insight. Therapy is framed as a collaborative process in which she supports clients through gradual, sustainable change rather than promising quick fixes.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Elizabeth aims to create a steady, supportive presence for clients as they take each step toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and renewed purpose.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices that can reduce stress, ease rumination, and support emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is another approach she applies when clients seek change but feel ambivalent - it focuses on clarifying personal values and strengthening intrinsic motivation for steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access scheduled support without extensive travel. These options help people fit therapy into busy days, manage caregiver responsibilities, or continue care during transitions while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adjust to each client's routine.