Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych (she, her)
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Hi there, I'm Dr. Jessica Laird, director of Tend Mental Health & a dedicated, compassionate clinical psychologist committed to supporting children, young people, & women navigating the complexities of trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety/mood challenges, & eating disorders. I also support those who have endured sexual exploitation, abuse, & family violence. I offer neuroaffirming therapy & assessments (ADHD, Autism) & a gender-affirming space for people of all cultures & faiths. It is my privilege to walk alongside those seeking care.
I offer neuroaffirming therapy for children and adults, and assessments that celebrate neurodiversity. My therapeutic toolkit includes EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT for Eating Disorders, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy, and family therapy. I offer a neuroaffirming and gender-affirming space for people of all cultures and faiths.
If you or your loved one are seeking a safe, supportive, and understanding environment to navigate life's challenges, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's work together to find the path to healing and growth. You are not alone. It would be an honour to support you on your journey.
Call or Email Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych) now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8771 4340
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $130
Payment Methods
Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medicare Bulk Billing
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Jessica Laird
- Mental health as a registered nurse since 2009. Clinical psychology since 2018., Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- Membership with Australian Psychological Society Associate Member
- Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency General Registration
Psychologist: Jessica Laird
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 8771 4340
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 8771 4340
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 4340
Location
Additional Location
Tend Mental Health
55 Wray Crescent
Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796
(03) 8771 4340Nearby Areas
Tend Mental Health - Dr Jessica Laird (Clin Psych)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8771 4340