About Dr. Jacob Rosser
Clinical Psychologist, Founder
I began reading at a young age and have always been fascinated with learning about people and getting to know their stories. It seemed only natural that I would become a therapist and use my love of getting to know people to help improve lives.
As an Eagle Scout, I have a fondness for adventure and enjoy taking trips for hiking and kayaking. I am also a fan of trying out new activities, and have taken classes in some fun but impractical hobbies such as sword-fighting and archery. On a whim, I took the improv courses at Second City and have found the training to be very useful in developing new ways to make therapy a creative, flexible, and bold process.
When at home, I can sometimes be found watching old episodes of The Simpsons and reminiscing about the good ol' days of the show. Video games have been a long time hobby of mine as well, primarily due to my fondness for immersive stories. Recently, I have also started to develop a small board game collection and enjoy having friends get together for game nights. Whenever I have company over, I am always quick to offer a cup of tea after developing a fondness for trying new blends.
As an Eagle Scout, I have a fondness for adventure and enjoy taking trips for hiking and kayaking. I am also a fan of trying out new activities, and have taken classes in some fun but impractical hobbies such as sword-fighting and archery. On a whim, I took the improv courses at Second City and have found the training to be very useful in developing new ways to make therapy a creative, flexible, and bold process.
When at home, I can sometimes be found watching old episodes of The Simpsons and reminiscing about the good ol' days of the show. Video games have been a long time hobby of mine as well, primarily due to my fondness for immersive stories. Recently, I have also started to develop a small board game collection and enjoy having friends get together for game nights. Whenever I have company over, I am always quick to offer a cup of tea after developing a fondness for trying new blends.
EDucation and Training
I attended Bradley University for my undergrad, where I double majored in psychology and sociology and double minored in philosophy and religious studies. While in school, I provided in-home behavioral services to children with autism and interned at an inpatient treatment facility for women with addictions. After graduating, I worked at a community mental health center for a few years providing outpatient care for individuals with severe mental illness.
As rewarding as my job was, I felt the best way I could help others would be to gain additional education and training. To accomplish this, I attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and graduated with my doctorate in 2015. During my time at The Chicago School, I trained at a nursing home, a technical college, and a private practice. I completed my internship with Linden Oaks Hospital providing individual and group therapy for individuals seeking short-term treatment options. My post-doctoral fellowship was at a private practice in Chicago, where I received additional training in practice management, including working with insurance companies.
As rewarding as my job was, I felt the best way I could help others would be to gain additional education and training. To accomplish this, I attended The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and graduated with my doctorate in 2015. During my time at The Chicago School, I trained at a nursing home, a technical college, and a private practice. I completed my internship with Linden Oaks Hospital providing individual and group therapy for individuals seeking short-term treatment options. My post-doctoral fellowship was at a private practice in Chicago, where I received additional training in practice management, including working with insurance companies.
my treatment approach
I have always believed that doing my job well means I am trying to put myself out of work. My goal is not to keep you in therapy for as long as possible, but to help you achieve your goals and to teach you how to apply therapy to a wide range of challenges. Imagine the classic scene of someone running alongside a bike to keep it steady while you learn to ride - that is my approach to therapy.
To accomplish this, I primarily work from a basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes increasing an understanding of what is important in life while developing strategies to move toward goals even when faced with challenges. Mindfulness is a key component of this process, and although it can sometimes seem too abstract, I like to develop strategies to demonstrate how it can enhance daily life.
I also emphasize tailoring the therapy process to your needs and interests. This means I am always open to your feedback and encourage you to use the therapeutic relationship as a safe space for improving communication and assertiveness. Therapy works best when you feel able to help determine the course of treatment.
To accomplish this, I primarily work from a basis of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes increasing an understanding of what is important in life while developing strategies to move toward goals even when faced with challenges. Mindfulness is a key component of this process, and although it can sometimes seem too abstract, I like to develop strategies to demonstrate how it can enhance daily life.
I also emphasize tailoring the therapy process to your needs and interests. This means I am always open to your feedback and encourage you to use the therapeutic relationship as a safe space for improving communication and assertiveness. Therapy works best when you feel able to help determine the course of treatment.
