Psychologist in Weymouth, Massachusetts Jessica Finnegan, Psychologist

Jessica Finnegan, PsyD, MS, is a clinical neuropsychologist at LifeStance Health in Massachusetts, dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges with comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Finnegan is passionate about assessment and believes it can help patients better understand themselves, particularly when they have concerns that are complex. She ensures that her assessments not only clarify diagnoses but also inform the most effective therapeutic strategies for long-term mental health improvements. Dr. Finnegan has worked with many specialized populations, including but not limited to individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, serious mental illness, sleep disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. Her experience has further included working with forensic populations, college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military/veterans, giving her a unique understanding of the challenges faced by these groups.

As a therapist, Dr. Finnegan is highly trained in providing collaborative, evidence-based treatment to help individuals cope with distress, develop healthier coping strategies, and improve emotional resilience. Her primary treatment modalities include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions. When it is helpful to the individuals she works with, she incorporates a psychodynamic perspective to help patients improve their self-awareness and understand how the past influences current experiences, particularly as it relates to relationships. Dr. Finnegan uses her experience in assessment as a guiding point for treatment and intervention planning. Her treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs through a process that balances collaboration, psychoeducation, and rapport building.

Dr. Finnegan is committed to providing exceptional mental health care in Massachusetts, offering a compassionate, integrated, and insightful approach to all of her patients’ mental health journeys.