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Jackie Imbemba

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 2 other states

In-Network

Accepting 5 Insurance providers

Meet Jacqueline

You’re constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. You’re scrolling TikTok to avoid thinking, binge watching another show instead of dealing with what’s actually bothering you. If any of that sounds familiar, I’m your girl. I’m not your average therapist, and I don’t believe therapy has to feel clinical, awkward, or like you’re talking to someone who just nods and asks, “And how does that make you feel?” My approach is real, relatable, supportive, and completely judgment-free. I want you to feel like you can walk into a session, take a breath, and actually be yourself.

I believe it is my responsibility as an LMHC to provide validation, empathy, and genuine support to every person that I take under my care.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Casual
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • First responders
  • Blended families
  • Students

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York, Florida, and New Jersey residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, you can find me being in total mom mode. I also love the New York Rangers so I frequent Madison Square Garden. I like being active and exploring new places and things.

Organizations

A Place For You, Mental Heath Counseling P.C.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#8754 • New York • LMHC

Education

BA - Psychology, The City University of New York, College of Staten Island MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling\*,\* The City University of New York, College of Staten Island

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Jackie Imbemba accepts Prime Health, Oscar, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare). 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 New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Jackie Imbemba is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Jacqueline is licensed to practice in New York, Florida, and New Jersey, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Jacqueline’s New York license number is 8754, 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.

Jackie Imbemba has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Jacqueline’s education and training include BA - Psychology, The City University of New York, College of Staten Island; MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The City University of New York, College of Staten Island. Over that time, Jacqueline has worked closely with Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students.

Jackie Imbemba works with Parents, First responders, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Jacqueline spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Jacqueline is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Jackie Imbemba draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Relational. In sessions, Jacqueline’s style is action-oriented, casual, empowering, humorous, and warm. In Jacqueline’s words: “I believe it is my responsibility as an LMHC to provide validation, empathy, and genuine support to every person that I take under my care.”

Jackie Imbemba (she/her) offers therapy in English. Jacqueline identifies as White.

Jackie Imbemba offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Jacqueline is licensed in New York, Florida, and New Jersey, 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 Jackie Imbemba is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Jacqueline 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 Jacqueline’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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