Jacob Medearis, LMHCA

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My life has always been driven by a deep commitment to service, community, and human connection. Long before entering the clinical field, my years of volunteering with unhoused populations and individuals facing substance use challenges taught me the power of empathy and compassionate communication. As a first-generation college graduate, I channeled that passion into rigorous academic training, finding my true calling in helping youth navigate trauma, treating adults facing complex co-occurring disorders, and working with families to address challenges in communication, grief, and anxiety. Ultimately, I chose this path to step into the messiness of life alongside my clients, blending a strengths-based framework with a systemic lens to provide the hope, evidence-based guidance, and accountability they need to realize their own capacity for lasting, positive change.

I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward positive change. My therapeutic approach is grounded in hope, utilizing a strengths-based, person-centered, and family systems framework. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you feel heard and supported.

I view therapy as a collaborative partnership. Whether we are addressing complex trauma, behavioral patterns, or family dynamics, we will move at a pace that respects your boundaries while gently encouraging growth. I look forward to working together to foster the resilience and positive change you are seeking.

I currently practice as a Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of Washington, and am a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon.

Specialties and Areas of Focus

Teens (13+)
Young Adults (18 – 25)
Family
Adults (25+)
Couples
LGBTQIA2S+
Relationship issues
Life Transitions
Trauma
Suicide
Addictions
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Grief/loss
Self-esteem
Self-harm
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Collaborative Problem Solving
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Family Systems Therapy

Q&A

Q. Some therapists are more comfortable addressing the immediate problem, while others want to focus on the deeper issue. Which are you?

Life is ever changing, and that means that sometimes pressing matters show up seemingly out of nowhere. I will work with you to establish a working relationship where we can address immediate needs as they come up, and hone in on deeper issues together over time.

Q. Do you tend to lead the session, or follow my lead?

I believe that you are the expert of your own life experiences, and I view my role as a guide on your journey toward your personal goals. I work at your pace, balancing supportive listening with active guidance. Together, we will explore identified patterns in your life, gaining new insights to support you in your efforts toward positive and lasting change.

Q. What are your strengths as a therapist?

I understand that it takes time to build a working relationship, and I value each story my clients have to share about their life journeys. I show this through empathic listening, and guiding you in identifying unhelpful patterns as we move toward your identified goals.

Q. If you had one superpower, what would it be and why?

I would most definitely fly, because there are some amazing places in the world that I would love to see from a bird’s eye view!

Q. What makes you laugh?

My child’s laughter is infectious and gets me every time. Beyond that, I find that the most genuine, unscripted moments of real life often provide the most hilarious and heart-warming experiences.