Jacob Ambrose, Ph.D.
Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Jacob Ambrose is a licensed psychologist (PSY34639) in California and the Clinical Director of Restore Psychology, a psychologist-led practice providing therapy, psychological assessment, and immigration psychological evaluations. His work focuses on helping adults better understand the emotional, relational, and neurological patterns that shape their experiences.
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Dr. Ambrose works with individuals navigating anxiety, overthinking, ADHD, relationship dynamics, and periods of major life transition.
Many of the individuals he works with are thoughtful, high-achieving adults who are seeking not only symptom relief but also deeper psychological understanding and personal growth.
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His clinical approach integrates evidence-based psychological methods with a strong interest in neuroscience, emotional regulation, and the ways early experiences influence adult relationships and identity.
About Dr. Jacob
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As a San Diego therapist, he has expertise in treating Interpersonal and Relationship Issues, Attachment, Depression, Anxiety, Multicultural Issues, Anger, Low Self-Esteem, and Identity Development. Jacob often sought out minority populations in therapy and drew on his identity as a Black male therapist to provide a safe haven for those individuals often managing life in predominantly White spaces. Dr. Jacob brings a warm presence into all aspects of therapy with clients, and we are confident in his abilities to bring about a meaningful and empowering therapy experience with anyone he works with. As a San Diego therapist, Jacob sees the therapeutic process as a journey in which he accompanies his clients and works collaboratively in the discovery of unhelpful relational patterns, aids them in gaining new insight, and creates impactful corrective experiences by empowering them to break the cycle of harmful patterns and reaching client specific treatment goals.
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Dr. Ambrose’s clinical work frequently focuses on:
• ADHD and neurodivergent adults
• anxiety and chronic overthinking
• high-functioning stress and burnout
• relationship and attachment patterns
• identity exploration and personal growth
Many clients who seek therapy with Dr. Ambrose are individuals who value thoughtful conversation and are interested in understanding the deeper psychological patterns that influence their lives.
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Professional Background
Dr. Ambrose earned his PhD in clinical psychology and is licensed to practice psychology in California. As the Founder and Clinical Director of Restore Psychology, he oversees the clinical direction of the practice and works closely with a team of clinicians providing therapy and psychological services.
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In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ambrose is deeply interested in making psychological concepts accessible and understandable to the public. He regularly develops educational content exploring topics such as emotional regulation, attachment patterns, ADHD, and the neuroscience of behavior. He is currently writing a book and has received numerous awards for his publications and presentations.
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His work often focuses on bridging the gap between scientific understanding of the mind and the everyday experiences individuals face in their relationships and personal development.
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