Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson accepts Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Christopher Jackson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Christopher is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Christopher’s California license number is LMFT91268, 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.

Christopher Jackson has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Christopher’s education and training include MA - Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Christopher has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Christopher is part of that group.

Christopher Jackson works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, First responders, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, and Personality Disorders, among other areas. These are the areas where Christopher spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Christopher is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Christopher Jackson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Christopher’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, challenging, and mindful. In Christopher’s words: “I help clients navigate trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and relational challenges.”

Christopher Jackson (he/him) offers therapy in English. Christopher identifies as Black/African American. Christopher provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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