Specialty:
"Dr. Jessica Nelson earned her bachelor's degree in neuroscience from New York University. She received her medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her psychiatry residency in the Department of Psychiatry at TTUHSC Lubbock. Dr. Jessica Nelson has experience in general adult psychiatry, adult inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, and the treatment of substance use disorders. She practices at Lubbock Psychiatry, where she provides care to patients through both in-person and telehealth appointments. The clinic serves adults aged 18 years and older. Their treatment approach focuses on medication management, with close collaboration among counselors, therapists, specialists, and primary care physicians in the community to support evidence-based patient care.
2026 Highlights: Dr. Jessica Nelson served as the Psychiatry Residency Program Director and Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Children’s Hospital, where she contributed to the advancement of psychiatric care and emergency mental health services. She provided leadership in behavioral health initiatives and supported the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care across both medical facilities."





