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About Walter E. Jacobson, M.D.
by Walter E. Jacobson · Filed Under: building self esteem
Dr. Jacobson, a graduate of Cornell University, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the UCLA / San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Residency Program, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who has been in private practice in the Los Angeles area since 1999.
He specializes in insight-oriented psychotherapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, spiritual psychotherapy, couples therapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and past life regression therapy.
He’s also a Motivational & Inspirational Speaker and a Mastery Of Life Mentor guiding people towards the fulfillment of their goals and dreams.
He has authored his first book, Forgive To Win!, which teaches people techniques for building self-esteem, eliminating sabotaging behaviors, and creating the lives that they want.
Dr. Jacobson’s CV
Educational Degrees and Certifications
Cornell University; B.A., 1972
Medical College of Wisconsin; M.D., 1977
UCLA/San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Residency Training Program, 1995-1999
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1996
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2001
Present Employment
18300 Roscoe Blvd; IFL Tower, 4th Floor; Northridge, CA 91328 ; (818) 885-8500, Ext. 3724
Private Practice, General Psychiatry (Walter E. Jacobson, MD, Inc.)
Consultant Psychiatrist, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Pain Management/Rehabilitation Program
Consultant Psychiatrist, Center for Neuro Skills, Encino/Bakersfield
Past Employment
Staff Psychiatrist, Brotman Medical Center, 1999-2001
Staff Psychiatrist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1999-2001
Consultant Psychiatrist for the Phoenix Academy (Residential Adolescent Facility), 1999-2001
Consultant Psychiatrist, Center For Family Living Mental Health Clinic, 1999-2000
Consultant Psychiatrist, The Harbour (Residential Step-down Unit), 1997-1999
Consultant Psychiatrist, Hillview Mental Health Clinic, 1996-1999
Staff Psychiatrist, Olive View Medical Center, 1996-1999
Self-employed screenwriter, actor, political satirist, 1982-1995
Operations Manager, L.A. Weekly, 1980-1982
Publisher, Tucson Times, 1977-1980
Associations
The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
MENSA
Past Activities
Co-Organizer of 1996 “Managed Care Psychiatry” conference
Co-Organizer of 1997 “The Future of Psychiatry” conference
Co-organizer/facilitator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy program, SFV Mental Health Center Clinic, North Hills, California
Co-organizer of the Telepsychiatry Department at the UCLA/San Fernando Valley Residency TrainingProgram/Sepulveda V.A.M.C.
Co-Organizer of 1998 “National Depression Screening Day” at Sepulveda V.A.
Co-organizer of 1999 SCPS symposium, “Getting Started: Talk To The Experts”
Co-Participant of 1999 AADPRT workshop. “Videoconferencing in the New Millennium”
Chief Resident, Telepsychiatry Department, UCLA/San Fernando Valley Residency Program, 1998-1999
Councillor, Southern California Psychiatric Society, 1999-2002
Additional Training Activities
“Introduction To Hypnosis: Essentials of Theory and Practice”, 1998
“The Dynamics of Groups and Organizations Group Relations Conference”, 1998.
“Family Systems and Therapy” with Herb Goldenberg, M.D., 1998.
Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry -”Basic Skills Workshop”, 1998
“Hypnotic Exploration Techniques for Pain, Trauma and Psychotherapy”, 1999
“Integration and Specificity in Psychotherapy Education Workshop”, 1999
“Excellence In Media” Training Seminar with Joel Roberts & Associates, 2000
“Psychiatrists’ Excellence in Media” Training Seminar with Joel Roberts & Associates, 2002
“Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Conference”, 2003
“Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Conference”, 2005
“Excellence In Media” Training Seminar with Joel Roberts & Associates, 2008
“Past Life Regression Therapy Training” at the Weiss Institute with Dr. Brian Weiss, October, 2010
Published Articles
“An Antidepressant By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet” – Southern California Psychiatrist, August, 1997
“Why Learn Psychotherapy” – Southern California Psychiatrist, January, 1998
“Preview of SCPS Spring Meeting: Allan Schore, Ph.D. – Southern California Psychiatrist, January, 1998
“Preview of SCPS Spring Meeting: Leslie Brothers, M.D .” -Southern California Psychiatrist, March, 1998
“Preview of SCPS Spring Meeting: Daniel J. Siegel, M.D .” - Southern California Psychiatrist, April, 1998
“Cyberpsych” – Southern California Psychiatrist, April, 1998
“Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Behavioral Approach to the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder – Southern California Psychiatrist, June, 1998
“A Call To Arms” – Southern California Psychiatrist, July, 1998
“AMI Jazz” – Southern California Psychiatrist, November, 1998
“Mind Games” – Southern California Psychiatrist, November, 1998
“Gumbo Stew” -Southern California Psychiatrist, January, 1999
“Mind Matters” -Southern California Psychiatrist, February , 1999
“Accentuate The Negative” -Southern California Psychiatrist, March, 1999
“Poor Walter’s Almanac” -Southern California Psychiatrist -Monthly Column, 1999-2002
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” -Beverlv Hills Weekly, February, 2000
“Is Ritalin Overprescribed?” -Beverlv Hills Weekly, April, 2000
“Spiritual Psychotherapy: Replacing Fear With Love” – Beverly Hills Weekly, June, 2000
“My Day At CPA” – Southern California Psychiatrist, July, 2000
“Burnout Syndrome” – Beverly Hills Weekly, September, 2000
“Intuitive Healing: A Conversation with Judith Orloff, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, October, 2000
“Women’s Issues: A Conversation with Vivien Burt, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, November, 2000
“ECPs Should Pay Attention to Spirituality” – Psychiatric News, November 3, 2000
“Cyber Psychiatry” – Southern California Psychiatrist, December, 2000
“Alzheimer’s Disease: A Conversation with Gary Small, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, January, 2001
“Attachment Theory: A Conversation with Allan Schore, PhD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, March, 2001
“Anxiety Disorders: A Conversation with Paul Bohn, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, May, 2001
“Sex Therapy: A Conversation with Marvin Berenson, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, Sept., 2001
“Mind Games” – Beverly Hills Weekly, October, 2001
“Should Psychologists Be Given Prescription Privileges” – Southern California Psychiatrist, Dec. 2001
“Guided Imagery: A Conversation with Bruce Spring, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist, Jan. 2002
“A Course In Miracles” – Southern California Psychiatrist - Jan. 2002
“Headaches: A Conversation with David Glass, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist– April, 2002
“Perchance To Dream: A Conversation with Alan Blanc, MD” – Southern California Psychiatrist - May, 2002
“To Thine Own Self Be True” – Editorial – Southern California Psychiatrist - June, 2002
“CAPPS Research Program” – Southern California Psychiatrist - July, 2002
“Save The Children” – Editorial – Southern California Psychiatrist - July, 2002
“Can Trust Be Repaired In A Relationship?” – www.healthin30.com – October, 2007
“Managing Stress” – www.healthin30.com – November, 2007
“Mental Fitness Involves These Qualities… Do You Possess Them?” – www.healthin30.com- November 2007
“What Are The Best Ways To Stay Mentally Fit?” – www.healthin30.com – November, 2007
“Burnout Syndrome: How to Treat Burnout Caused From Stress” – www.healthin30.com- December 2007
“Is The Glass Half Full or Half Empty? – www.healthin30.com – January 2008
“The Psychological Aspects of Cardiac Bypass Surgery” – www.healthin30.com – March, 2008
“To Be Single or Not To Be Single.” – www.healthin30.com – July, 2008
“Hearts & Minds” weekly blog posts, 2009-2010 – http://walterjacobsonmd.wordpress.com
Walter E Jacobson, MD weekly blog posts, 2010-Present – http://walterjacobsonmd.com
“Hearts & Minds” weekly blog posts, 2010-present: http://www.familyhealthguide.co.uk/fhg-blogs/hm/
Awards
George Ginsberg/AADPRT Fellowship Award for Excellence and Accomplishments in
the Areas of Education and Teaching, 1999
The International Association of Healthcare Professionals’ Leading Physicians of the World Award, 2011
Media Experience
Host/Moderator of “Veterans Health Today”, a series of twelve cable access programs, 1997
Founder and Director, “National Telepsychiatry Educational Network”, 1997-1999
Editor of the Southern California Psychiatrist, monthly newsletter of the Southern
California Psychiatric Society, 2000-2002
“Miracle Hunters” – Pilot Episode – Actuality Productions/Discovery Channel, 2003
Speaker at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System,; Topic: “Think and Grow Well”,
1/2009
Speaker at “Get Healthy Now” expo; Topic: “Optimizing Change By Neutralizing
Negativity.”, 4/2009
Guest on Overnight America radio show; Topic: “The Fort Hood Massacre”, 11/2009
Speaker at EarthSave’s Meals For Health Pilot Program, Sacramento, CA, 4/16/2011
For more information: call (818) 865-2124 or e-mail: info@walterjacobsonmd.com
