Jessica Goodman

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

Jessica Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Jessica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jessica’s California license number is 101361, 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.

Jessica Goodman has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Jessica’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community.

Jessica Goodman works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jessica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jessica Goodman draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jessica’s style is affirming, empowering, humorous, and warm. In Jessica’s words: “My work is creative—drawing from art, music, and nature—culturally responsive, and tailored to each individual.”

Jessica Goodman (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Jessica identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Jessica Goodman offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at Octave’s Uptown office in Oakland. Jessica 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 Jessica Goodman is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jessica 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 Jessica’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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