Jillian Ziesmer

Jillian Ziesmer accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, 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.

Jillian Ziesmer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Jillian is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Jillian’s California license number is LMFT119608, 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.

Jillian Ziesmer has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Jillian’s education and training include MA - Psychology, Pepperdine University; MA - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pepperdine University. Over that time, Jillian has worked closely with Black community, Parents, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Jillian Ziesmer works with Black community, Parents, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jillian spends most of their clinical time. Jillian 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 Jillian is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jillian Ziesmer draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Jillian’s style is affirming, empowering, engaging, exploratory, and open-minded. In Jillian’s words: “I am here to help you explore, untangle, process, and discover your truth.”

Jillian Ziesmer (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jillian identifies as White.

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