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Jessica Kress

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Connecticut
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 4 Insurance providers

Meet Jessica

Therapy is all about you. I support clients as they gain clarity in their lives, maintain healthy relationships, and face life's challenges and transitions successfully. My primary focus is working with young professionals. It is my passion to see young professionals reach their goals and full potential. You get to choose the direction of your treatment. As the therapist, I will offer guidance, reflection, perspective, and challenge when appropriate. We will work together as you aim for your goals, develop healthy coping skills, and improve your daily life.

My primary focus is working with young professionals.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Instructive
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Depression
  • Individual Therapy
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session)
  • Stress
  • Workplace Stress

Experienced with

  • BIPOC

Approach

  • Motivational Interviewing

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Connecticut and Kansas residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work I enjoy hiking, trying new recipes, and traveling.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#2995 • Connecticut • LPC

Education

MS - Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Jessica Kress accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, 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 Connecticut are estimated at $170-190 per session.

Jessica Kress is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Jessica is licensed to practice in Connecticut and Kansas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Jessica’s Connecticut license number is 2995, 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.

Jessica Kress has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Jessica’s education and training include MS - Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University. Over that time, Jessica has worked closely with BIPOC. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Jessica is part of that group.

Jessica Kress works with BIPOC and specializes in Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jessica spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jessica is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jessica Kress draws on Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Jessica’s style is affirming, calming, instructive, and warm. In Jessica’s words: “My primary focus is working with young professionals.”

Jessica Kress (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jessica identifies as Black/African American.

Jessica Kress offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jessica is licensed in Connecticut and Kansas, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Jessica Kress is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jessica 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 Jessica’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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