Jake Dastrup, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher
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About Jake
Jake is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and 200 HR Certified Yoga Teacher at Connections Counseling Services specializing in Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Trauma, and Sexual Addiction. He has extensive training in a variety of meditative philosophies and techniques.
Jake works with individuals, couples, and families. He believes in the light and goodness within all people, while also recognizing the inherent vulnerability of being human and the meaningful work of integrating those parts into becoming more whole.
What to Expect Working with Jake
Jake brings a nurturing presence and deep respect for his clients’ courage. At the same time, he is honest and passionate about helping people face hard truths, guiding them to see that they are not defined by their struggles—but can become more empathetic and whole because of them.
He sets a therapeutic intention to help clients remove condemnation and judgment, while also helping them to see blind spots and develop the skills and qualities that empower them to flourish.
Specialties and Clinical Interests
Jake works with individuals, couples, and families and has a special interest in:
- Sexual/Pornography Addiction
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- ADHD
- Complex PTSD
- Couples Therapy
- Chronic Pain
Therapeutic Approach
Jake draws from multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to each client, including:
- Logotherapy
- Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)
- Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Restorative Yoga
Education and Training
Jake is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and has training in the 12 Dimensions of Healthy Sexuality from the Dimensions Institute. He completed his 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew and is receiving training in restorative yoga and breathwork.
Location and Availability
Jake sees clients at the Murray location and offers telehealth therapy.
A Little About Jake
Jake’s insatiable curiosity, shaped in part by ADHD, draws him toward a wide range of interests—spontaneous nature adventures, singing and playing guitar and piano, and the study of neuroscience, wisdom traditions, art, and poetry. Underneath it all is a genuine desire to understand people more deeply and to explore what helps us move toward connection, meaning, and wholeness.