Charles Jacob, PhD, is a psychologist, research scientist, and author with over 20 years of clinical experience conducting and overseeing the delivery of mental health services to individuals with severe mood and personality disorders. He is a recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and has delivered workshops, seminars, and courses on these topics at universities and institutions throughout the world. He has held numerous academic positions, and currently works as a research associate for a Washington DC-based consulting firm. He is a past president of the ACA鈥檚 Pennsylvania branch and has been a featured interviewee on several episodes of NPR鈥檚 The Pulse.
Dr. Jacob completed his PhD in the counseling ed program at the Pennsylvania State University followed by a year of postgraduate training at the Center for Cognitive Therapy at Penn. He was a Fulbright Specialist through the US Department of State, is certified in DBT and is an Evergreen Certifications approved CBT-C consultant.
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Financial: Charles Jacob maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Calco Consulting Group and the University of New York in Prague. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Jacob receives a grant from the United States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 黑料网, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Charles Jacob is a member of the American Counseling Association.