Licensed to practice in California and accepts 60 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 3 more.
Jackie McAllister
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Jackie. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I'm dedicated to supporting my clients navigate life challenges, experience emotional healing, and an improved quality of life. I believe in taking time to get to know you, and understand your world view and life experiences. I have extensive experience assisting clients in managing and reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. I also offer therapy in Spanish language. As you embark on your therapeutic journey, I welcome the opportunity to walk with you on your road to self-discovery and emotional healing.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, establish trust, and ensure that our therapeutic relationship feels like the right fit for your journey. We will explore the challenges that brought you here, my goal is for you to leave our first meeting feeling understood and hopeful about about your future.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I provide therapeutic healing in an interactive and encouraging therapeutic environment. Together, we will explore your experiences and start identifying your core values to help you develop a clear, meaningful vision for your future. You can expect to feel heard, supported, and empowered from the very start.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-researched, evidence-based therapeutic approach that can help you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, leading to improved coping mechanisms and a quicker path to managing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as teach practical skills that can be used in your daily life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides a structured therapeutic approach to teaching you practical skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is also to treat other mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy can help you learn empathy and unconditional positive regard for yourself and others. As your therapist I will support , guide, and structure your sessions to help you discover your own solution to the problems you are facing.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 26, 2025
Jackie is an amazing therapist. She is always listening and giving great feedback. She is my first therapist ever and I feel so lucky to get to work with someone who is very amazing at what she does. She has made this whole experience much easier and smoother than I could have ever imagined. She is truly an incredible therapist!
Verified client, age 25-34
April 11, 2025
she is best
Verified client, age 35-44
March 21, 2025
This was my first therapy session and she made it really enjoyable and beneficial for me. She definitely has a lot of experience and is very very helpful.