Jessica Parrish, Ph.D.
Senior Psychologist
Psychology Training Director

Training Director

Biography

I have experience treating anxiety, phobias, selective mutism, OCD, school refusal, depression, ADHD, parent-child conflict, and behavioral issues. I utilize a primarily cognitive behavioral approach to therapy and integrate family systems and mindfulness-based approaches as well. I enjoy creatively tailoring treatment to engage children of all ages. I provide parent training and help parents learn how to best support their children and respond to their distress.

I spent the last several years of my career working as a pediatric psychologist integrated into endocrinology teams. I have specialized experience in working with children, teens, and their families living with type 1 diabetes and I understand the unique challenges that arise. I also have experience and training in providing affirmative clinical care to transgender youth.

Areas of Expertise

Child/Adolescent
OCD/ERP
Chronic Illness
Coping with Type 1 Diabetes
Anxiety

Education

Fellowship

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Pediatric Psychology
Baltimore, MD
2012

Internship

University of Miami/Mailman Center for Child Development
Pediatric Psychology
Miami, FL
2011

Graduate School

The Catholic University of America
Clinical Psychology
Washington, DC
2011

Undergraduate School

Duke University
Psychology
Durham, NC
2004

Professional Associations

Society of Pediatric Psychology

Special Interests

Reading, running, and baking