Janet James

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

Janet James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Janet is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Janet’s California license number is 79599, 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.

Janet James has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Janet’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Simmons University. Over that time, Janet has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+.

Janet James works with BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Veterans, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma, among other areas. These are the areas where Janet spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Janet is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Janet James draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Janet’s style is affirming, calming, empowering, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Janet’s words: “I believe compassion and unconditional acceptance are non-negotiable in therapy, especially when life feels tough.”

Janet James (she/her) offers therapy in English. Janet provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Janet James offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Janet 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 Janet James is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Janet 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 Janet’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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