Mitch Jacobs

About Mitch Jacobs

A client-focused Career Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor and growth facilitator that empowers others to fulfill career and personal goals. Guiding others to gain greater career satisfaction and personal fulfillment has been my passion for over 28 years. Compassionate, Expert Coaching, Consulting and Counseling Trained in counseling, coaching, cultural and career identity models, a client-centered and solution-focused approach supports empowering clients to attain personal and career goals with: • insights into strengths • clarity about aspirations and goals • greater self-confidence • practical, effective solutions and plans Person-centered approach incorporating cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused tools into personalized counseling and coaching services Broadly Experienced in Career Coaching Over 2,300 Dallas - Ft. Worth clients, Job Resource Center guests and workshop participants assisted in groups and confidential, one-on-one in-person and virtual Coaching sessions with clients seeking roles such as: IT: UX Designer, Project Coordinator, SQL, Help Desk and Desktop Support, Full-Stack Developer, Software Developer - Programmer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator Administration and Management: Commercial Bank Officer, Coordinator, Office Manager, Database Specialist, Administrative Support, Contracts Administrator, Mortgage Loan Processor, Case Manager Finance, Insurance and Legal: Internal Audit Director, Accountant, CPA, Bookkeeper, QuickBooks Specialist, Collections Representative, Paralegal and Legal Secretary Sales and Customer Service: Regional Sales Manager, Education Software Sales, Remote Customer Service Representative Supportive, Effective Leader Develop Coaches knowledge of agency best practices and effective, tailored solutions that address the needs of diverse clients with multiple, complex challenges. Collaborative Partner Collaborate with staff in multiple departments, employers, and community and Government agencies to coordinate services that address needs of job seekers, employees and recruiters. Timely Training and Development Coordinator Administer, market and coordinate career, job search training and financial education workshops that promote development of skills needed to attain career objectives. Conduct webinars on workplace relationships and productivity, resume and interview skills and LinkedIn networking. Disclaimer My postings on this site are my own and may not represent anyone else\'s or organizations\' positions, strategies or opinions.

Experience

1. Licensed Professional Counselor

   Private Practice Counseling

   Mar 1997 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Provide caring, solution-focused counseling and consulting to clients seeking assistance in addressing personal, relationship and family challenges Deep listening, clarification and understanding skills are used to effectively address each client\'s unique personal, family, relationship and career issues Guide clients in identifying strengths and resources, decision-making, planning and resolution of issues Counsel and advise students, adults, couples and families on challenges with acute and chronic depression, anxiety, personal and work relationship issues Over 25 years in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor Master of Education, Counselor Education Major earned from the University of North Texas Contributing author to the book,\"101 Play Therapy Techniques\", Charles Schaefer, Editor, Heidi Kaduson, EditorLicensed Professional Counselor, State of Texas LPC

Education

• Central New Mexico Community College

  Financial Coaching Training at WiNGS Dallas, Dallas, TX

  2018 — 2018

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• University of North Texas

  Master of Education (M.Ed.)