Dr. Marni Jacob is a Licensed Psychologist and Founder/Director of the Jacob Center for Evidence-Based Treatment, which specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety / Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Selective Mutism), and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (Tourette’s Disorder, Trichotillomania, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Skin Picking/Excoriation Disorder, Hoarding).
She conducts Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including use of Exposure Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD (E/RP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). Providers at the Jacob Center for EBT are extremely committed to helping patients effectively manage symptoms, make desired improvements, and reach goals using evidence-based treatment strategies.
Dr. Jacob has published over 45 journal articles, written several book chapters, and engaged in numerous presentations on OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. Dr. Jacob is also actively involved in the Psychology community, serving as President of OCD Central & South Florida, a regional affiliate of the International OCD Foundation. She is also Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, which means that Dr. Jacob has undergone the highest level of examination by her peers, and demonstrated excellence in her specialization.