Eric Tessmann

Eric Tessmann accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Oscar IL, United Healthcare, and United Healthcare/Optum. 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 Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Eric Tessmann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Eric is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Eric’s Illinois license number is 149.027391, 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.

Eric Tessmann has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Eric’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Aurora University. Over that time, Eric has worked closely with First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Eric Tessmann works with First responders, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Stress, Substance Use, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Eric spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Eric is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Eric Tessmann draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Eric’s style is authentic, calming, casual, open-minded, and warm. In Eric’s words: “Hope is real, and healing is possible.”

Eric Tessmann (he/him) offers therapy in English. Eric identifies as White.

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