We are excited to welcome Jacob to our practice!

He is currently scheduling new referrals (15 and up)!

He is in network with major insurances and currently accepting self-pay, OON, and grant funded therapy.

To schedule with Jacob, please call the office at 850-226-7666 (push 3 for Patient Care Coordinator) or email office@bayerpsych.com with your name and phone number.

Jacob Garcia, LCSW-S grew up in Phoenix, AZ, and through the military landed in Fort Walton Beach. He graduated with a Bachelor of Social Worker Degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo. He then completed his Master of Social Work Degree from New Mexico Highlands University which is in the small town of Las Vegas, New Mexico (not to be confused with Las Vegas, Nevada). 

Jacob has been a therapist for almost 15 years and finds the work both challenging and rewarding. His career began with Veterans and their families within the VA. After working with Veterans for about six years, his passion grew for military service, leading him to spend six years as an active-duty Social Worker caring for military members from just about all branches of service.  

Although he started his career working with marriages and families, his first love of therapy, he also has extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, depression, anxiety, unresolved childhood issues, addictions, and relationship problems. He not only approaches care from an evidence-based way, but also from a spiritual framework. He is committed to supporting individuals through their most difficult times, while striving to be authentic and empathetic in each encounter.

Jacob has been married to his wife Brandy for 20 years and is the father of three boys and one girl. If he is not with his family, you’ll likely find him wandering around the beach.