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Jennifer Kalmikov

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jennifer

My hope is to be able to help clients gain insight into their struggles as well their strengths to better help clients to navigate their stressors, relationships and life transitions. I am experienced supporting a range of mental health related issues. I utilize evidenced-based treatments as well as other creative and unique forms of therapy to provide the most individualized care for each client. As a therapist, I strive to cultivate a warm, supportive presence and environment for my clients to feel safe to discuss challenging topics and have hard conversations. I value building strong partnerships with clients and promote a collaborative and respectful client-therapist relationship. I recognize that deciding to start therapy can be scary and then choosing a therapist can be overwhelming, and therefore I appreciate you taking the time to read this over and to consider me as you make this important decision. I would be honored to walk alongside you in this journey.

I strive to cultivate a warm, supportive presence and environment for my clients to feel safe.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Energetic
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Jennifer Kalmikov, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #102356 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Jennifer Kalmikov accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Centivo, and Aetna. 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.

Jennifer Kalmikov is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jennifer is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jennifer’s California license number is 102356, 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.

Jennifer Kalmikov has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Jennifer’s education and training include BA - Sociology, California State University Fullerton; MSW - Social Work, Azusa Pacific University. Over that time, Jennifer has worked closely with Students.

Jennifer Kalmikov works with Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, IPV/DV, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Jennifer spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jennifer is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jennifer Kalmikov draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jennifer’s style is action-oriented, casual, empowering, energetic, and warm. In Jennifer’s words: “I strive to cultivate a warm, supportive presence and environment for my clients to feel safe.”

Jennifer Kalmikov (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jennifer identifies as White.

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