Jessica Hancock, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

I have been working in community mental health for 14 years and have focused my clinical lens on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder, utilizing DBT, ACT, and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself.

My focus

I enjoy working with clients who are open to learning and utilizing new skills. Therapy is typically only an hour a week, so clients need to practice skills outside of therapy to see progress. If you are coming to therapy, I assume it's because your ways of doing things have not been working.

My approach

Self-awareness and mindfulness are key to healing and progress. For this reason, I primarily utilize DBT and ACT in therapy. It is important to me that you feel positive about your relationship with your therapist and confident in building trust. I take time to build rapport and follow your lead.

My communication style

I am generally calm and relaxed. I practice active listening, and I'm also okay with periods of silence. I consider myself to be a more casual therapist in terms of dress. I like to be comfortable so that I can fully focus on my clients and their words.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began working in community mental health in an administrative role. I began to develop an awareness of clinical skills by observing clinicians and counselors prior to obtaining a BA in Psychology, and then went on to pursue an MA in Counseling Psychology. I have been trained in Trauma-Informed Care, Harm Reduction, DBT, and ACT.

My goals for you

It is important to me that my clients feel like they are making progress in treatment. Your goals should be in your own words. I can support you in identifying specific action steps to achieve them.

Our first session

During our first session, I will get to know about what brings you to therapy and things that have happened in the past that feel relevant to your current experience. I'll provide you with contact information, details on scheduling/cancellations, and modalities of treatment.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Pagan, Satanist, Spiritual, Wiccan

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Hancock