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Joy Jaco

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Joy

I specialize in utilizing a trauma-informed approach with those recovering from acute and chronic trauma, addiction/alcoholism, and attachment issues. I am a trans-affirming therapist working with individuals and families. I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment. I hope to have the opportunity to honor your pain or struggles as well as celebrate your innate beauty and wisdom.

I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families

Approach

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Creating music, art, poetry, hiking, playing with my dogs and hanging out and going on adventures with my teenagers.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#135999 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology with concentration in Expressive Art, California Institute of Integral Studies

Joy Jaco, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #135999 (exp November 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Joy Jaco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Joy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Joy’s California license number is 135999, 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.

Joy Jaco has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Joy’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology with concentration in Expressive Art, California Institute of Integral Studies. Over that time, Joy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+.

Joy Jaco works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, and Trans+ and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, LGBTQ+, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Trans+, and Trauma. These are the areas where Joy spends most of their clinical time. Joy 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 Joy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Joy Jaco draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Joy’s style is affirming, empowering, engaging, humorous, and open-minded. In Joy’s words: “I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing.”

Joy Jaco (she/they) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Joy identifies as White. Joy provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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