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Jennifer Nyhan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Jennifer

Life can present unexpected challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. I support individuals navigating transitions, losses, fears, and struggles, helping them discover inner strength and build resilience. In our sessions, I bring warmth, authenticity, and a touch of humor, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing. While I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, my approach is always tailored to your unique needs as we work collaboratively to develop practical tools for coping with life’s challenges.

Life can present unexpected challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Jennifer Nyhan, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #132408 (exp April 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Jennifer Nyhan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Jennifer is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jennifer’s California license number is 132408, 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.

Jennifer Nyhan has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Jennifer’s education and training include MA - Marriage & Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College. Over that time, Jennifer has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students.

Jennifer Nyhan works with Geriatric clients, Parents, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Stress, 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.

Jennifer Nyhan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Jennifer’s style is action-oriented, authentic, empowering, humorous, and warm. In Jennifer’s words: “Life can present unexpected challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.”

Jennifer Nyhan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jennifer identifies as White.

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