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Jacob Ventricelli
Resident in Counseling
New Jersey Available for Online TherapyMessage Jacob Ventricelli
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About Jacob Ventricelli
Jacob is a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor who earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey and Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montclair State University. He has several years of experience working with Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders, as well as children and adolescents within community services.
FAQs
A breakthrough that was especially meaningful to me involved working with a client who carried decades of sexual trauma and long-standing substance use. When we began, they struggled deeply with shame, instability, and a lack of self-worth. Through consistent attunement, trauma-informed work, and building emotional regulation skills, they slowly began to see themselves with more compassion and separate their identity from what they had survived. Over time, they moved toward sobriety, secured meaningful employment and entered a healthy relationship.
Clients can expect a counseling process that is collaborative, structured, and supportive. In our early sessions, we focus on understanding your history, current concerns, and goals. From there, I combine practical skill-building with deeper insight work to help you understand patterns, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. Sessions are paced to feel safe and manageable, with an emphasis on consistency, openness, and helping you take an active role in your growth. Overall, you can expect a grounded, compassionate space designed to help.
Your first session with me is focused on getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, and identifying what you hope to gain from the process. We’ll talk about your history, current concerns, and any immediate symptoms or stressors you’re experiencing. I’ll also explain how I work, what you can expect from our sessions, and give you space to ask questions. The pace is comfortable and conversational, there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for.
What motivates me to be a therapist is the privilege of helping people make sense of their experiences and reconnect with parts of themselves they’ve lost along the way. I’m driven by the moments when someone begins to see their own strength, challenge old patterns, or feel understood in a way they haven’t before. Being able to walk alongside people in their most vulnerable moment and witness their growth, resilience, and self-discovery is what keeps me committed to this work.
Highlights
Jacob Ventricelli, Licensed Associate Counselor, is under the clinical supervision of Eileen Carmona, LCSW, 505 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753, 732-272-0127, while obtaining supervised post-master’s degree experience per the laws and regulations governing the practice of Social Work.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I’m a therapist who believes that healing happens when insight meets action. With background in modalities such as CBT, MI, IFS-informed work, and Schema-focused approaches, I help clients recognize the roots of their struggles and build practical skills to move forward. My work centers on emotional regulation, self-doubt, identity development, and the impact of family systems. Clients describe me as grounded, intuitive, and direct in the moments that matter. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, or deep-seated patterns, I’m here to help you reconnect with your strengths and create lasting change.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy & Solution-Focused Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths are my ability to understand the deeper themes beneath what clients share, my attunement to emotional nuance, and my capacity to help people feel supported while also challenged in the moments that matter. I’m honest, grounded, and able to help clients explore difficult feelings—like guilt, fear, abandonment, and self-doubt without shame or pressure. I help clients connect the dots between their past and present in a way that creates clarity and meaningful change.
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