Jae Swanson

Jae Swanson accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Independence Blue Cross, 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.

Jae Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jennifer is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, so clients located in Pennsylvania can book sessions. Jennifer’s Pennsylvania license number is PC014327, 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.

Jae Swanson has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Jennifer’s education and training include MMT - Music Therapy, Temple University. Over that time, Jennifer has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Trans+, and LGBTQ+.

Jae Swanson works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Trans+, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Autism, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trans+, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jennifer spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jennifer is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jae Swanson draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jennifer’s style is affirming, creative, exploratory, mindful, and warm. In Jennifer’s words: “My goal is to understand the systemic barriers and cultural contexts that impact your well-being and provide a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen, respected, and empowered.”

Jae Swanson (they/them) offers therapy in English. Jennifer identifies as White. Jennifer provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Jae Swanson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4931 Wissahickon Ave. in Philadelphia. Jennifer 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 Jae Swanson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jennifer 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 Jennifer’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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