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Jessica Bloom-Welford

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jessica

I use skills grounded in research and evidence-based practices to help people cultivate the self-compassion, self-awareness and courage needed to do this work. Sharing and understanding parts of ourselves or our internal struggles can be scary, vulnerable and transformative. As humans our lives shift frequently, and having support through some of those life adjustments can be invaluable to finding one's purpose or meaning. In the sacredness of the therapeutic relationship, I hope to offer a safe environment to explore your personal values, culture and discover how to be your most authentic self. My goal for each session is to help empower and build your confidence so that you can feel secure in your ability to find/create your own resources and healing. My style is shaped by who I am: thoughtful, supportive, and authentically direct thanks to my East Coast upbringing.

My style is shaped by who I am: thoughtful, supportive, and authentically direct thanks to my East Coast upbringing.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

5151 North Palm Ave
Suite 200, Fresno, California 93704

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am a natural extrovert so my grounding is through connection. I spend significant time with family, friends enjoying a multitude of activities including concerts, plays, community engagement events (Pride!), and swimming or at the beach. I also enjoy intentional practices of mindfulness and meditation.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#88172 • California • LMFT

Education

Ms - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Fresno

Jessica Bloom-Welford, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #88172 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Jessica Bloom-Welford accepts Health Net, Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, 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 Bloom-Welford is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Jessica is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jessica’s California license number is 88172, 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 Bloom-Welford has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Jessica’s education and training include Ms - Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University Fresno. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Jessica is part of that group.

Jessica Bloom-Welford works with Parents, First responders, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, and Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, among other areas. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. Jessica 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 Jessica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jessica Bloom-Welford draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jessica’s style is authentic, direct, empowering, humorous, and open-minded. In Jessica’s words: “My style is shaped by who I am: thoughtful, supportive, and authentically direct thanks to my East Coast upbringing.”

Jessica Bloom-Welford (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jessica identifies as White. Jessica provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Jessica Bloom-Welford offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 5151 North Palm Ave in Fresno. 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 Bloom-Welford 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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