Jacob Thomas Cribbs

Drawing from a diverse journey that began in California, moved through the creative intensity of NYC’s theater and writing scenes, and landed in the therapeutic landscapes of New England, I view therapy as a truly cooperative, creative process. I understand that life is rarely a straight line, having worked as everything from an off-off-Broadway actor and landscaper to a dual-diagnosis clinician, so I am deeply empathetic to those navigating significant life transitions, career shifts, and complex identities.

My practice focuses on helping individuals and couples move through anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, spiritual integration, and religious trauma. Because of my background in Literature and fiction, I naturally lean into Narrative Therapy and Existential frameworks to help you examine and rewrite your own story. I combine this with Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). For those who connect through play, I am a Certified Therapeutic Game Master through Geek Therapeutics, offering neuro-inclusive gaming that turns table-top dynamics into tools for growth.

I am also trained in Level 1 Gottman Method to help couples break persistent relational patterns. Whether we meet online, face-to-face in the office, or take the session outdoors to connect with nature, my goal is to offer a space that is not just clinically effective and social-justice informed, but genuinely human.

Professional Disclosure Statement

Jacob Cribbs, M.A.
Pre-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Rostered)
Under Clinical Supervision of Kathleen Landry, LCMHC
Open Gate Therapy – Calais, Vermont

Provider Identification & Credentials

Name: Jacob Cribbs, M.A.
Credential Status: Pre-Licensed, Rostered Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
State: Vermont
Supervision: Practicing under the clinical supervision of Kathleen Landry, LCMHC | Open Gate Therapy, Calais, Vermont
Licensing Board: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)
Governing Body: Vermont Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners
Website: https://sos.vermont.gov/allied-mental-health/

Jacob Cribbs is currently completing post-graduate supervised clinical hours toward full licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the State of Vermont.

Practice Location & Contact

Practice Affiliation: Open Gate Therapy
Primary Location: Calais, Vermont

Services Provided:

Individual counseling
Couples counseling
Group therapeutic services (including therapeutic gaming groups)
In-person and telehealth psychotherapy

Contact details, scheduling, and fee information are made available directly through Open Gate Therapy and provided prior to the start of services.

Scope of Practice & Services

Jacob Cribbs provides outpatient mental health counseling services to adolescents, adults, and couples. Services are LGBTQ+-affirming, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Approaches may include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based interventions
Trauma-informed care
Solution-Focused Therapy
Existential therapy
Relational and attachment-informed work
Game-informed therapeutic techniques

Services are tailored collaboratively with clients and may be short-term or longer-term depending on goals and clinical needs.

Services @ Other Shore

One-to-One Counseling

Couples Counseling

Therapeutic Gaming & Groups

Therapeutic Travel

Coaching

Services