Rachel Cresse

Rachel Cresse accepts Prime Health, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. 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 New Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Rachel Cresse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Rachel is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Rachel’s New Jersey license number is 44SC05722100, 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.

Rachel Cresse has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Rachel’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Rutgers University. Over that time, Rachel has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Non-monogamous relationships.

Rachel Cresse works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, and Non-monogamous relationships and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Rachel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Rachel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Rachel Cresse draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Rachel’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, humorous, and mindful. In Rachel’s words: “I also believe in practical changes—small, intentional steps in everyday life that can improve functioning, well-being, and overall growth.”

Rachel Cresse (she/her) offers therapy in English. Rachel identifies as White.

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