Therapist in Mission Viejo, California Jessica Hammond, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-40
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Jessica Hammond, MS, LPCC
Jessica Hammond is a therapist who works with children, teens, and young adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and adjustment to life stressors. Jessica utilizes Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy developing strategies for improving coping, thought patterns, self-esteem, stress management, and behavioral concerns.
Jessica strives to provide meaningful care in which individuals are inspired and empowered by their own growth and self-discovery achieved in therapy. In this safe and non-judgmental space, an individual will feel confident in reaching their personal emotional wellness goals and return to a place of effortless mental well-being.
Jessica’s clinical career includes providing care in various settings including outpatient community mental health, school-based mental health, and a residential treatment program. Jessica has a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern Oregon University and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
In her free time, Jessica enjoys playing with her dog, spending time with her family and friends, and exploring new hiking trails.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Education
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Southern Oregon University
Professional | 2018
Ashland, OR, US
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University of Hartford
Undergraduate | 2013
West Hartford, CT, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jessica Hammond. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Jessica Hammond generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Jessica Hammond'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 Hammond:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Jessica Hammond is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Jessica Hammond works at:
Yes, Jessica Hammond does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Jessica Hammond is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.