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Jessica Abdalla

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jessica

I specialize in stress, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment/life transitions, women's health, health behavior change, sleep disorders, weight management, chronic pain management, and sexual functioning. In addition, I have expertise in working with individuals during pregnancy and postpartum, including grief following pregnancy loss, mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment to pregnancy and postpartum, and co-occurring medical concerns throughout the reproductive period. I am passionate about supporting clients by drawing on personal strengths and resilience to empower positive self-care. I utilize an evidence-based approach to care, conceptualizing from a biopsychosocial lens and drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to inform treatment. I strive to build collaborative, empathetic, and goal-oriented relationships with clients, focused on improving quality of life and well-being.

I strive to build collaborative, empathetic, and goal-oriented relationships with clients, focused on improving quality of life and well-being.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Instructive

Specialties & Approaches

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

My primary interest outside of work is traveling! Whether to a faraway destination or a town close to home, I love exploring new places, meeting new people, and experiencing culture and history through art and food. Additionally, I enjoy cooking new recipes and spending time with my tight-knit family. If it's about people, places, or food, you're likely to find me there!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#33933 • California • PSYD

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, Idaho State University

Jessica Abdalla, Doctor of Psychology License #33933 (exp December 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Jessica Abdalla is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Jessica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jessica’s California license number is 33933, 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 Abdalla has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Jessica’s education and training include PhD - Clinical Psychology, Idaho State University. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Jessica Abdalla works with Parents, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Sleep, Stress, and Women's Issues. 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 Abdalla draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Jessica’s style is action-oriented, affirming, engaging, holistic, and instructive. In Jessica’s words: “I strive to build collaborative, empathetic, and goal-oriented relationships with clients, focused on improving quality of life and well-being.”

Jessica Abdalla (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jessica identifies as White.

Jessica Abdalla offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. 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 Abdalla 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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