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Jared Epler

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Pennsylvania

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Jared

Therapy shouldn't feel like talking to a robot who's secretly judging you. I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from holding it all together. I'm a real person who gets that life is messy. What I offer is a genuine space where we figure things out together—sometimes with tears, sometimes with laughter (often both). Feeling stuck isn't a character flaw; it's part of being human. If you're tired of putting on a brave face while struggling inside, let's talk. No pressure, no judgment—just a real conversation about where you are and where you want to be.

Therapy shouldn't feel like talking to a robot who's secretly judging you.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Creative
  • Humorous
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Pennsylvania residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I love listening to live music, playing the piano, going for hikes, spending time with my husband and our daughter, and traveling!

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#PC010687 • Pennsylvania • LPC

Education

MS - School & Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Jared Epler accepts Independence Blue Cross, Centivo, Highmark, Capital Blue Cross, Prime Health, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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.

Jared Epler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jared is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Jared’s Pennsylvania license number is PC010687, 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.

Jared Epler has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Jared’s education and training include MS - School & Mental Health Counseling, University of Pennsylvania. Over that time, Jared has worked closely with Students and LGBTQ+.

Jared Epler works with Students and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jared spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jared is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jared Epler draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jared’s style is authentic, creative, humorous, solution-oriented, and warm. In Jared’s words: “Therapy shouldn't feel like talking to a robot who's secretly judging you.”

Jared Epler (he/him) offers therapy in English. Jared identifies as White. Jared provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Jared Epler offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jared 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 Jared Epler is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jared 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 Jared’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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