Jesse Tichenor

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

Jesse Tichenor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Jesse is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jesse’s California license number is 144491, 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.

Jesse Tichenor has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Jesse’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute. Over that time, Jesse has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Jesse Tichenor works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Addiction (not substance use), ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, and Family Conflict, among other areas. These are the areas where Jesse spends most of their clinical time. Jesse also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jesse is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jesse Tichenor draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jesse’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, holistic, and warm. In Jesse’s words: “Clients describe my counseling style as warm, collaborative, and empowering.”

Jesse Tichenor (he/him) offers therapy in English. Jesse identifies as Indigenous American or Alaska Native, Biracial/Multiracial, and White.

Jesse Tichenor offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1470 Maria Ln in Walnut Creek. Jesse 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 Jesse Tichenor is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jesse 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 Jesse’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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