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Elijah Jackson

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

3 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Pennsylvania
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Elijah

As a therapist, my mission is to make therapy accessible and safe for everyone, no matter their background, beliefs, identity, or history. My practice is compassionate, culturally competent, and incorporates my clinical and personal values seamlessly. In my work, I use evidence-based tools to assist clients in connecting to their bodies in a world where they're taught to do the opposite. My background in therapy, along with my person-centered approach, drives my work in helping clients understand, process, and ultimately heal from the wounds life has brought them. I am committed to creating a safe and encouraging space for everyone.

I am committed to creating a safe and encouraging space for everyone.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Creative
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students
  • Trans+
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Pennsylvania residents

500 N 13th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123

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Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

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Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Elijah Jackson accepts Independence Blue Cross, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Highmark, Prime Health, Centivo, and Capital Blue Cross. 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 Pennsylvania are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Elijah Jackson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Elijah is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Elijah’s Pennsylvania license number is CW023481, 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.

Elijah Jackson has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Elijah’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Temple University. Over that time, Elijah has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Trans+, and LGBTQ+.

Elijah Jackson works with BIPOC, Black community, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Trans+, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Trans+, among other areas. These are the areas where Elijah spends most of their clinical time. Elijah also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Elijah is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Elijah Jackson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Elijah’s style is affirming, creative, humorous, open-minded, and warm. In Elijah’s words: “I am committed to creating a safe and encouraging space for everyone.”

Elijah Jackson (he/him) offers therapy in English. Elijah identifies as Black/African American. Elijah provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Elijah Jackson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 500 N 13th St in Philadelphia. Elijah is licensed in Pennsylvania, 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 Elijah Jackson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Elijah 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 Elijah’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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