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Jessica Houser

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Pennsylvania
Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Jessica

I specialize in supporting individuals through challenges like persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, and the pressure to "keep it all together." My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to meet you where you are. Whether you're a young adult feeling lost in transition or an adult carrying the weight of anxiety or depression, you're in the right place. Therapy is a space to be heard, understood, and empowered. Let's begin the journey of becoming the best version of you—together.

Let's begin the journey of becoming the best version of you—together.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Humorous
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Pennsylvania residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Jessica Houser accepts Centivo, Highmark, Capital Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Jessica Houser is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jessica is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Jessica’s Pennsylvania license number is PC012941, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Jessica Houser has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Jessica’s education and training include MS- Counseling and Human Relations, Villanova University. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with Blended families and Students.

Jessica Houser works with Blended families and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jessica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jessica Houser draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jessica’s style is authentic, calming, humorous, solution-oriented, and warm. In Jessica’s words: “Let's begin the journey of becoming the best version of you—together.”

Jessica Houser (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jessica identifies as White.

Jessica Houser offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jessica is licensed in Pennsylvania, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Jessica Houser is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jessica will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Jessica’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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