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Jefferson Pou

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Jefferson

Therapy is challenging as it puts one in a vulnerable position. I believe it takes courage and a willingness to confront challenges in one’s life. To do so, my therapeutic approach takes a non-judgmental, compassionate, and curious stance to foster safety to grow and take on challenges yet feel accepted in where you are. My therapeutic approach is grounded in an integration of clients’ unique backgrounds, clinical expertise, and evidence-based treatments. With a mix of both my therapeutic approach and training, I hope to foster a collaborative relationship that is built on trust and safety to empower my clients to utilize skills learned in therapy to effectively manage their presenting issues.

My therapeutic approach takes a non-judgmental, compassionate, and curious stance to foster safety to grow and take on challenges yet feel accepted in where you are.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Exploratory

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am a nature lover. I enjoy backpacking in the sierras and going to the beach quite therapeutic. Traveling and spending time with friends.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#33471 • California • PSYD

Education

BA - Psychology, University of California Los Angeles MA - Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology

Jefferson Pou, Doctor of Psychology License #33471 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Jefferson Pou is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Jefferson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jefferson’s California license number is 33471, 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.

Jefferson Pou has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Jefferson’s education and training include BA - Psychology, University of California Los Angeles; MA - Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology; PsyD - Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology. Over that time, Jefferson has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Jefferson Pou works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Jefferson spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jefferson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jefferson Pou draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Prolonged Exposure, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jefferson’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, challenging, and exploratory. In Jefferson’s words: “My therapeutic approach takes a non-judgmental, compassionate, and curious stance to foster safety to grow and take on challenges yet feel accepted in where you are.”

Jefferson Pou (he/him) offers therapy in English. Jefferson identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

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