Jessica Knight, Psy.D.

Jessica Knight, PsyD. (PA# 94028744) is a Psychological Associate currently working toward licensure in California under the supervision of Dr. Helen Hayden-Wade, Ph.D. (PSY 19313). Dr. Knight provides individual therapy across the lifespan, helping children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in supporting concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic medical illness, medical trauma, life transitions, and grief processing.

Dr. Knight obtained her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2017, followed by her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in 2024. She has extensive clinical experience across multiple settings including inpatient hospitals, partial hospitalization programs, community mental health programs, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment. She utilizes her training in CBT, DBT, ACT and other therapeutic modalities to take a holistic, strengths-based approach to therapy that is warm, collaborative and client-centered. She appreciates helping those who feel “stuck” unlock the resilience within to take steps toward change.

Dr. Knight is passionate about providing care to diverse communities and has experience with neurodivergence and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Her compassion and cultural humility enable her to provide a welcoming environment to all who walk through her door.

Credentials

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego, CA
Master of Arts Degree, Psychology (MA), Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA

Clinical Focus

Anxiety
Depression and Mood Disorders
Trauma (PTSD, Trauma-informed Care)
Acute Stress
Life Transitions
Chronic Medical Illness
Grief Processing

Therapeutic Modalities

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Trans-Theoretical Model (Stages of Change)
Seeking Safety (Trauma-informed)
Positive Psychotherapy (Strengths-Based)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Inspiration & Balance

Dr. Knight is a native San Diegan and draws inspiration from prior professional experience as a patient advocate with Sharp Chula Vista Hospital. This experience ignited her passion for giving back to diverse communities and served as her call to action to pursue a career in mental health advocacy.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Knight enjoys spending time with her family and her two adorable rescue pets— a calico cat named Jello and a corgi mix named Junebug. She enjoys embracing her creative side through cooking and painting, and recently took up embroidery. She finds balance through practicing yoga, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants.