Psychiatry in Torrance, California Jessica Darling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Licenses: MSN, PMHNP
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: Yes

Jessica Darling, MSN, PMHNP
With a broad background in healthcare, Jessica has experience working with adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in various specialties, including mental health, pain management, cardiology, rheumatology, critical care, primary care, palliative care, hospice, and case management.
Jessica is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for her clients. She believes in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health through education and advocacy. She specializes in medication management for adults and geriatric clients with conditions such as:
Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
PTSD
OCD
ADHD
Psychotic Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
When appropriate, she collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive, high-quality care. Jessica is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Important Notes:
Controlled Substances: Jessica does not prescribe chronic benzodiazepines or opioids. However, she can provide a tapering plan for those interested in discontinuing these medications.
Therapy Services: Jessica does not provide stand-alone therapy. If you are seeking therapy without medication management, please refer to the therapist section on our website.
Disability Paperwork: Jessica does not complete disability paperwork for new clients.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pain Management
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
Interventions
- CBT for Insomnia
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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California State University
Graduate School | 2022
Long Beach, CA, United States
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California State University Dominguez Hills
Undergraduate | 2011
Carson, CA, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jessica Darling. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Jessica Darling generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Jessica Darling's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Jessica Darling:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Magellan
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Jessica Darling is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Yes, Jessica Darling does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Jessica Darling is currently offering in-office visits.