Jacob Weissman is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Jacob earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Houston Baptist University.

He received a world-class education in the treatment of Anxiety & OCD Disorders through his practicum and internship at the Texas OCD Institute. Following this, Jacob has spent several years in private practice, where he has passionately continued working with anxiety & OCD as well as men’s issues.

Jacob’s therapeutic philosophy is best described as experiential.

“We learn how to move past our anxieties by living through them, by learning that when we face our worries and choose to live towards our values despite them, the power of our anxieties over our lives collapses.”

Outside of counseling, Jacob is a devoted husband and new father. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing and making card games, competing in Air Hockey tournaments, and reading.

 A Word from Jacob

Hello! My name is Jacob, a licensed professional counselor in the Houston Area. My journey into the world of professional counseling began at the Texas OCD Institute, where I completed both my practicum and internship. Over the course of a year and a half at the OCDI, I received a world-class education in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. My treatment approach for OCD and anxiety —and therapy and general — can be best described as experiential. We learn how to move past our anxieties by living through them, by learning that when we face our worries and choose to live towards our values despite them, the power of our anxieties over our lives collapses. I’ve had my own struggles in life, and know this is much easier said than done. But it can be done, and I’m here to help you do it. Even if you’re not looking for a therapist, but have some general questions about OCD/anxiety, please feel free to reach out. I know it’s a hard journey, and I would be happy to do what I can to point you in the right direction.

I’m also a believer in the power of therapy, beyond OCD/anxiety-specific work. I’m particularly passionate about working with men's issues, life transitions, and relational roadblocks. Life is hard, and truly knowing ourselves is even harder. We get stuck in the same cycle, feel like we’re just spinning our wheels. Sometimes, it feels like we’re living in one of those dreams where no matter how fast we run, or how hard we flap our limbs, we can’t move at all. Moving is hard. Change is hard. But, it is doable. As the great Greek philosopher Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. And as the great father of person-centered psychotherapy, Carl Rogers, wrote, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Good therapy is about getting to know you more fully, so that you can make the changes you truly want in life. If this interests you, you’ve come to the right place. Additionally, if you have any questions about this type of therapy, or are curious about other ways to access it, please feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to chat.

Dr. Weissman is a Licensed Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

He has been married for 30 years and is the father of 4 children, including Jacob. In addition to his mental health practice, he has a variety of life experiences, ranging from professional sports competitions to owning several successful businesses. He has lived many of life’s milestones, both joyous and sad. He has engaged in thousands of hours of experience in counseling, therapy and coaching. Dr. Weissman promotes a dynamic relational philosophy. He does not believe one size fits all and sees each person as a unique individual with their own strengths and challenges. He seeks to help foster a welcoming and accepting environment in which you can explore your inner world and develop real change, leading to improvements in your life experience.

Dr. Weissman has worked with many populations - couples, families, adults, teens, groups. He spent his early professional career working with male Combat Veterans and their families, and has extensive experience working with anxiety and sports performance. He has successfully helped many people navigate difficult relationships (both family and professional) and assisted couples in resolving challenges so they can move forward with rewarding relationships.

His doctoral dissertation focused on resilience and health in predicting outcomes for people facing struggles. In our world today we face many challenges, but we all have natural strengths which can be accentuated. Discovering these hidden strengths within ourselves is fruitful work, and Dr. Weissman has a great deal of experience in assisting this process.

When asked to distill his approach down to one sentence - “I want to help people understand they are not alone, and that they have more resilience than they are consciously aware.”

Discover your strengths together with Dr. Weissman and move to a happier, healthier and more successful life.