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Jessica Hunt

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Jessica

My commitment is to empower you to foster healthier relationships, while cultivating a profound sense of self-awareness and empathy for both you and those in your life. Are you currently navigating a challenging phase in your life and seeking support? As a seasoned psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, my passion lies in assisting adults like you during difficult times. If you're facing hurdles in your relationships, whether with yourself or others, rest assured that you're not alone on this journey. Throughout my career in the behavioral health field, I have supported countless clients navigating life's intricate transitions, offering effective strategies for managing feelings and shedding behaviors no longer serving their growth. You are the foremost authority on your own life, and together, we will embark on a collaborative journey. Leveraging your unique insights and my expertise, together we will define your goals and create a personalized roadmap to achieve them. Through our partnership, you'll develop the skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making way for more supportive patterns that align with your current identity and future aspirations. I'm looking forward to working with you.

Together we will help you challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you and replace them with ones that support who you are now and where you want to go.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Holistic
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Non-monogamous relationships

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

130 La Casa Via
Building 3, Suite 213, Walnut Creek, California 94598

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Jessica Hunt, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #68936 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Jessica Hunt accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Jessica Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jessica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jessica’s California license number is 68936, 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 Hunt has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Jessica’s education and training include BA - Psychology, UC Santa Cruz; MS - Social Work, Columbia University. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with Parents and Non-monogamous relationships. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Jessica is part of that group.

Jessica Hunt works with Parents and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. Jessica also sees couples together in joint sessions. 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 Hunt draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jessica’s style is authentic, holistic, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Jessica’s words: “Together we will help you challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that are no longer serving you and replace them with ones that support who you are now and where you want to go.”

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

Jessica Hunt offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 130 La Casa Via in Walnut Creek. Jessica is licensed in California, 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 Hunt 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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