Marni L. Jacob, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Jacob has specialized training in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders (Tourette’s Disorder, Trichotillomania, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Skin Picking/Excoriation Disorder, Hoarding), as well as other Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety / Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Selective Mutism).
Dr. Jacob conducts Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including use of Exposure Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD (E/RP), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) in the treatment of her patients. Dr. Jacob uses evidence-based treatment approaches, which means that the treatment strategies she uses are supported by significant empirical research. Dr. Jacob believes in an integrated treatment approach and will gladly work with other professionals (e.g., psychiatrists, physicians, teachers) to facilitate comprehensive healthcare for her patients.
Dr. Marni Jacob provides a safe, compassionate environment for patients to discuss their symptoms and concerns. She is extremely committed to helping patients effectively manage symptoms, make desired improvements, and reach goals using empirically-supported treatment strategies. Dr. Jacob works collaboratively with each patient to develop a treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to each individual and his/her goals.
Biography: Dr. Jacob completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Florida. After college, she worked as a clinical research assistant in the UF OCD Program and Department of Psychiatry, where she conducted treatment-based psychiatric assessments for children and adults with OCD or related disorders. Dr. Jacob then went on to receive her M.S. and Ph.D. from the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Georgia, where she specialized in working with youth and adults with anxiety disorders. She then completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral clinical internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center, Child/Pediatric Track, where she again worked with children and adults in the UF OCD Program, primarily conducting weekly and intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders. Dr. Jacob then completed a 3-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, which specializes in the research and treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. At the Rothman Center, Dr. Jacob provided weekly and intensive treatment for a variety of youth and adults with OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. In 2013, Dr. Jacob received a prestigious award from the National Institute of Health for her work in pediatric research. Dr. Jacob has published over 40 journal articles, written several book chapters, and engaged in numerous presentations on OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. She has also served as a reviewer for a variety of psychology and psychiatry journals. Dr. Jacob now works in private practice in Boca Raton, FL. She is actively involved in the Psychology Community, serving as current President of the Palm Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association and President of OCD Central & South Florida.
