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Daniel Jackson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

26 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Daniel

I do have some specializations, including working with depression, relationship concerns, challenging life transitions, grief, and challenges with identity (including integrating multiple identities), men’s issues, and sexual/sexuality issues. I have worked extensively with and am committed to the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and young adult communities. My approach to therapy starts with building a foundation of collaboration, safety, and trust. Therapy works best when you are able to make a commitment to personal betterment, healing, and change. Change can apply to your ways of thinking, relationship interactions, and habits. Even small changes can make a big difference in quality of life. I also pay close to attention to what your strengths are and what you value, and encourage you to trust and use those strengths while living out those values in order to create a greater sense of well-being. I use a variety of evidence-based therapies but start with a foundation of warmth, support, and open communication. I listen very carefully to my clients and am an active therapist, not one who just listens and nods a lot. I have close to 30 years of therapy experience and have worked with a wide diversity of people and issues. I am committed to providing culturally responsive care.

I pay close to attention to what your strengths are and what you value, and encourage you to trust and use those strengths while living out those values.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Empowering
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Daniel Jackson, PhD in Psychology License #17181 (exp October 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Daniel Jackson accepts Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, 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.

Daniel Jackson is a PhD in Psychology (PHD). Daniel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Daniel’s California license number is 17181, 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.

Daniel Jackson has been practicing therapy for 26 years. Daniel’s education and training include BA - Psychology, San Francisco State University; MA - Clinical Psychology, DePaul University; PhD - Clinical Psychology, DePaul University. Over that time, Daniel has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Daniel is part of that group.

Daniel Jackson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Daniel spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Daniel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Daniel Jackson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Daniel’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, empowering, and warm. In Daniel’s words: “I pay close to attention to what your strengths are and what you value, and encourage you to trust and use those strengths while living out those values.”

Daniel Jackson (he/him) offers therapy in English. Daniel identifies as White. Daniel provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

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