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Caleb Jacobson (born 1984) is an American clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and biblical scholar whose work focuses on the relationship between sexuality and religion. He has published multiple books on Sex Therapy, Biblical Studies, and the integration of Psychology and Theology. Jacobson is the President of the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists.
Early life and education
[edit]Jacobson was born in the United States. Before pursuing psychology, he performed as a mandolin player, singer, and songwriter, recording with musicians including Del McCoury and Charlie Daniels.[1] He later completed bachelor’s degrees in religion and psychology, followed by four master’s degrees.
During graduate studies, Jacobson spent time in Israel, where he studied biblical texts and archaeology which initiated a gradual turn toward greater religious observance. He went on to earn a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in clinical psychology and later moved to Mainz, Germany, in 2018 to pursue a doctorate in Hebrew Bible, biblical archaeology, and psychological exegesis at the University of Mainz under Wolfgang Zwickel. He received rabbinic ordination in 2025.
Career
[edit]Jacobson works as a clinical psychologist specializing in psychosexual therapy, with an emphasis on integrating spiritual and cultural identity into clinical care. His practice has included patients from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim backgrounds.[2] His clinical focus includes male sexual dysfunctions and as well as rare and complex sexual issues.
Publications
[edit]Jacobson has authored or edited several academic works, including:
- Sex Therapy with Religious Patients: Working with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Communities (Routledge, 2023)[3]
- Unifying the Field of Psychosexual Therapy (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2024)[4]
- The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion (Editor, Routledge, 2025)[5]
- Archaeology, the Bible, and Sex: A Psychological Analysis of Sex, Sexuality, and Gender in the Ancient Near East (Bloomsbury, forthcoming 2026)[6]
Controversy
[edit]In 2023, Jacobson wrote an open letter to the board of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) expressing concerns about antisemitism in the organization following the Israel–Hamas conflict. The letter was co-signed by 26 colleagues, including Peggy Kleinplatz, Laurie Mintz, and Jim Pfaus.[7] Jacobson was later quoted in Tablet Magazine criticizing the organization’s handling of the issue.[8] Following this, he and other colleagues withdrew from AASECT and established the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists.
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2025, Jacobson received the Publication of the Year Award from the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST).[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet The Sex And Relationship Therapist Trusted By Your Favorite Artists - Bridge Magazine". thebridgemag.com. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Freeman, Hilary (2025-02-19). "Meet the sex therapist rabbi who heals Jews, Christians and Muslims alike". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Sex Therapy with Religious Patients: Working with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Communities". Routledge & CRC Press. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Jacobson, Caleb, ed. (2024). Unifying the Field of Psychosexual Therapy. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
- ^ "The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion". Routledge & CRC Press. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ Jacobson, Caleb (2026). Archaeology, the Bible, and Sex. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 9781666980158.
- ^ "2023-10-16-Open-Letter-for-AASECT-to-Support-Israeli-Colleagues-Zionist-letter-to-BOD.pdf". Google Docs. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Jewish Sex Therapists Battle Their Professional Association". Tablet Magazine. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ IAPST (2025-06-03). "Celebrating Excellence: 2025 IAPST Award Winners". IAPST. Retrieved 2025-09-07.