Dr. Walter Eric Jacobson M.D., Psychiatrist
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Dr. Walter Eric Jacobson M.D.

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

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28310 Roadside Drive #247 agoura hills CA, 91301
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Dr. Jacobson, a graduate of Cornell University, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the UCLA / San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Residency Program, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who has been in private practice in the Los Angeles area since 1999. He specializes in psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavior therapy, spiritual psychotherapy, and couples therapy. He's also a Motivational & Inspirational Speaker and a Mastery Of Life Mentor guiding people towards the fulfillment of their goals and dreams. His book, Forgive To Win!, teaches people techniques for building self-esteem, eliminating sabotaging behaviors, and creating the lives that they want.

Education and Training

Cornell University B.A. 1972

Medical College of Wisconsin M.D. 1977

Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1977

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

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Dr. Walter Eric Jacobson M.D.
Dr. Walter Eric Jacobson M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • Go For It!

    There are many reasons for going after our dreams:It's possible that we might succeed right out of the gate.It's possible that we might not succeed initially, but learn from our efforts, hone our skills, and succeed at future attempts.It's possible that we will discover that we don't have the chops,...

  • How To Heal Relationships – What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Truly loving, nurturing, and sustainable relationships are not happening for a great many of us. The reasons for this have to do with our ego getting in the way, with our unwillingness to be more thoughtful, tolerant, and considerate, with our unwillingness to rise above the battlefield, to release...

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

psychopharmacology, cognitive therapy, spiritual psychotherapy, couples therapy

Articles and Publications

  • Dr. Jacobson has authored numerous articles on psychiatry.
  • Authored book, 'Forgive To Win!'

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Genuinely Caring for his Patients

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Surfing, Horseback Riding, Blogging

Dr. Walter Eric Jacobson M.D.'s Practice location

Walter E Jacobson, MD, Inc

28310 Roadside Drive #247 -
agoura hills, CA 91301
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18300 ROSCOE BLVD -
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91325
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