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Jessica Darling, Nurse Practitioner

Jessica Darling, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatry in Torrance, California

Specialties:
Anxiety Focus, concentration & memory Other women's health concerns Panic attacks PMS & PMDD Stress management +53
Ages Served
18-75+
Manages Medications
Accepts Insurance

About Jessica Darling (She/Her)

Jessica is a triple board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in nursing. She has trained and worked at some of the nation’s leading healthcare institutions, providing care across the lifespan with a healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused approach.

With a broad and diverse background in healthcare, Jessica has experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients across multiple specialties, including mental health, pain management, cardiology, rheumatology, critical care, primary care, palliative care, hospice, and case management.

Jessica is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for her clients. She is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental health through education and advocacy. Her clinical focus includes medication management for adult and geriatric clients with conditions such as:

– Depression

– Anxiety

– Insomnia

– Bipolar Disorder

– Mood Disorders

– PTSD

– OCD

– ADHD

– Psychotic Disorders

– Substance Use Disorders

Jessica believes in collaborative, high-quality care and works closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

Outside of her clinical practice, Jessica is a devoted mom who enjoys staying active through CrossFit, dance and spending quality time with her family.

Important Notes:

Controlled Substances: Jessica does not prescribe chronic benzodiazepines or opioids. She is happy to provide tapering plans for clients who wish to safely discontinue these medications.

Disability Paperwork: Jessica does not complete disability paperwork for new clients.

New ADHD diagnosis: Adults presenting with concerns related to ADHD symptoms may be referred to Neuropsychiatry for comprehensive diagnostic testing when clinically appropriate.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Anxiety
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health support for chronic pain
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Dementia & memory concerns
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Gender identity & mental health
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hallucinations
  • Hoarding
  • Intellectual disability (living independently)
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mental health support for neurological conditions
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders & related conditions
  • Phobias
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stroke-related mental health conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Languages

  • English

Education

  • California State University - Long Beach

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Jessica Darling was awesome!! Very informative and patient. Helped me explore different areas that will be beneficial currently and progressively. I appreciate her very much!
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Shawna W.

Sep 25, 2024
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I love my Jessica and highly recommend her. LifeStance as a company, however, is frustrating and unorganized. Seeing Jessica is worth it for me tho.
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Michelle M.

May 26, 2026
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No issues with billing, appointments or contact with provider when needed. The PA is very knowledgeable, understanding and informative.
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Melissa B.

Aug 28, 2024
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Jessica Darling was very polite and professional in giving advice and guidance about certain issues that can be very challenging.
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Eddie S.

Jun 26, 2026
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Very caring, thorough and concerned. Made me feel listened to.
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Jun 03, 2024
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I have the best therapists
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Jessica Darling, Psychiatry in Torrance, California

Jessica Darling

Psychiatry in Torrance, California

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