Brenley Powel

Jacob Thomas is a graduate student, earning his Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He also earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Education (EC-6th Grade) from Texas Tech University in 2021. Formerly a middle school math teacher, his experiences in education led to an interest in the counseling field.

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Jacob has an interest in person-centered and Gestalt counseling techniques, focusing on how we interact with our environment and how our environment can shape us. Jacob’s primary interest is working with children and teens. Using his previous experience as a classroom teacher to build strong connections, Jacob loves helping adolescents develop their sense of self and interests. After graduation, he plans to earn certification in sandtray therapy and play therapy.

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In his free time, Jacob enjoys practicing martial arts, travelling with his spouse, and snuggling with his cats