Jacob
Counselor, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (520) 230-5949
Do you find yourself caught in the same painful relationship patterns no matter how hard you try to change them? Maybe you’ve leaned on books, courses, or advice from friends, but the same frustrations, conflicts, and disappointments keep coming back. This can leave you anxious, ashamed, and wondering if things will ever get better. I’m Jacob Gotwals, an EMDR Certified Therapist. I help thoughtful adults heal wounds, build confidence, and create healthier connections through relationship counseling. You don’t have to be in couples therapy to work on relationships — individual therapy can also be a powerful way to shift old patterns.
In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles and help you discover new, more empowering ways forward. Using Relational Life Therapy (RLT), EMDR therapy, and guided imagery, you’ll gain both deep emotional healing and practical skills for communication, boundaries, and decision-making in the relationships that matter most.
Change really is possible. Even if others don’t shift right away, your growth can open the door to more supportive, genuine, and lasting connections. If you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns and start creating the relationships you truly want, I invite you to take the first step and schedule a free consultation today.
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Let's Connect (520) 230-5949
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $190
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-21792 Jacob Gotwals
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Southwestern College (Santa Fe, NM), MA, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from EMDR International Association Certified Therapist / 2020
- Certificate from Southwestern College Human Sexuality / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Gay
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Insecure Attachment Style
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mindfulness
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Guided Imagery (with ideal parent figures)
- Relational Life Therapy (RLT)