ABOUT JACOB

My name is Jacob Fike, and I'm a therapist in Murray, Utah working with teens and adults ages 16+ who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions. I have a particular interest in supporting men who feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.

My approach is client-led — we focus on what matters most to you right now. I strive to provide a calm, safe atmosphere where we can process the past, better understand the patterns shaping your present, and build a more fulfilling path forward. I'm also LGBTQ+ affirmative and aim to bring genuine warmth to every session.

WHO I HELP

I work with clients across Murray, Salt Lake City, and throughout Utah who are looking for thoughtful, grounded therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, identity, and life transitions.

Men's mental health

Therapy for men navigating stress, anger, emotional disconnection, relationships, purpose, grief, or major life changes.

Anxiety & depression

Counseling for clients who feel overwhelmed, shut down, stuck in their head, low, unmotivated, or disconnected from themselves.

Trauma & grief

Support for painful past experiences, loss, relational wounds, and patterns that continue to affect your present life.

LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy

A supportive, affirming therapy space for clients exploring identity, relationships, belonging, and emotional well-being.

HOW I WORK

My work is rooted in analytical and depth psychology, which means I'm interested in the unconscious patterns, formative relationships, and past experiences that shape who you are today. Psychodynamic therapy is not about getting lost in the past — it's about understanding the deeper roots of what keeps repeating so you can respond with more freedom in the present.

In therapy, we may explore old coping strategies, relationship patterns, emotional defenses, grief, identity, and the parts of yourself that have been ignored or pushed away. As those patterns come into awareness, change becomes less about forcing yourself to be different and more about becoming more fully yourself.

I believe identity precedes behavior: when we know ourselves better, right actions follow naturally.

Psychodynamic therapy

Exploring deeper patterns, unconscious beliefs, and past experiences shaping your present relationships and emotions.

CBT & motivational interviewing

Practical tools to shift thinking patterns, clarify motivation, and build momentum toward meaningful change.

Trauma-informed care

A safe, paced approach that respects your nervous system, personal history, and readiness for deeper work.

Mind-body integration

Bringing somatic awareness, grounding, and body-based insight into the work alongside talk therapy.

BEFORE THERAPY

Before becoming a therapist I worked as a health coach, farmer, carpenter, and yoga teacher. That variety taught me there's no single right way to heal — and that the whole person matters, not just what's happening in the mind.

Health coach Farmer Carpenter Yoga teacher

FAQ

What is psychodynamic therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand the deeper patterns, relationships, emotions, and past experiences that influence your current life. The goal is not to stay stuck in the past, but to bring unconscious patterns into awareness so you can make more intentional choices now.

What can I expect in a first session with Jacob?

Your first session is a chance to talk about what brings you to therapy, what feels most important right now, and what you hope to change. Jacob works at your pace and focuses on creating a calm, grounded space where you can feel safe being honest.

Does Jacob work with teens?

Yes. Jacob works with teens ages 16 and up, as well as adults. He supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity, grief, relationships, trauma, and life transitions.

Does Jacob offer online therapy in Utah?

Yes. Jacob offers both in-person therapy in Murray, Utah and telehealth therapy for clients located throughout Utah.