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Jocelyn Sipes

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Texas
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jocelyn

Treating my clients with respect is my utmost priority. I am genuine; others find it easy to talk to me about their problems. I do not claim to have all the answers, but I strive to stay educated regarding all therapies that could be helpful to you, the client. I tend to focus more heavily on a strength-based perspective when delivering therapy. I want my clients to know that I respect them. By agreeing to begin therapy, you have taken one of the most courageous steps toward a peaceful life.

By agreeing to begin therapy, you have taken one of the most courageous steps toward a peaceful life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Texas residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Jocelyn Sipes accepts Oscar TX, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, 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 Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Jocelyn Sipes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jocelyn is licensed to practice in Texas, so clients located in Texas can book sessions. Jocelyn’s Texas license number is 56277, 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.

Jocelyn Sipes has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Jocelyn’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Texas A&M University of Commerce. Over that time, Jocelyn has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and First responders.

Jocelyn Sipes works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, and First responders and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Jocelyn spends most of their clinical time. Jocelyn also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jocelyn is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jocelyn Sipes draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jocelyn’s style is action-oriented, exploratory, mindful, empowering, and direct. In Jocelyn’s words: “By agreeing to begin therapy, you have taken one of the most courageous steps toward a peaceful life.”

Jocelyn Sipes (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jocelyn identifies as Hispanic/Latinx and White.

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