Margaret “Megan” Ann Jessop, PsyD, is a distinguished licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience dedicated to advancing the field of community mental health and child development. Licensed in both California and Indiana, Dr. Jessop has built a career centered on clinical excellence, innovative program architecture, and the strategic strengthening of family ecosystems.
In her current role as Vice President for Quality Assurance and Children’s Clinical Services at the Portia Bell Hume Behavioral Health and Training Center, she spearheads clinical quality initiatives and oversees a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health programs. Her leadership ensures that services are not only compliant with the highest standards of care but also deeply impactful for the populations they serve.
Strategic Impact & Program Development
Dr. Jessop is a visionary in the realm of community-based prevention and workforce development. Her career highlights include:
• Systemic Innovation: Developed groundbreaking coping skills programs, including the “Buddy a Problem Solving Detective” for Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH), tailored specifically for the young children of the Welfare-to-Work population to support emotional development and break cycles of problematic behavior.
• Community Integration: Designed and implemented prevention services within natural community settings, increasing accessibility for underserved families and providing expert consultation to case managers and social workers focused on empowering parents to reduce dependency on public aid and foster self-sufficiency.
• Academic Leadership: Significantly expanded the Hume Center’s Training Department, elevating its status toward national recognition through APPIC accreditation.
• Workforce Specialization: Pioneered the Family Partner MHRS Training Track, creating a sustainable pipeline for specialized mental health rehabilitation services.
Authorship & Clinical Philosophy
An accomplished author of three books, Dr. Jessop is committed to translating complex psychological insights into practical, accessible tools. Her work seamlessly integrates mindfulness, neurobiology, and evidence-based clinical practice to support healthier developmental outcomes. Whether through her writing or her executive leadership, Dr. Jessop remains a steadfast advocate for the integration of brain education and compassionate guidance to empower children, families, and the clinicians who support them.