Jessica Lawson, Ph.D

Jessica is a clinical psychologist, licensed in both NY and CT, and an assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine. She earned a Master of Science in Health Psychology from City University in London, England, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University in New York, NY. She completed a clinical research postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine and is a published author both in children’s literature and academically, with over 25 peer-reviewed publications.

Her clinical orientation is informed by her significant training in cognitive behavioral therapy and she has specialization in health psychology, eating disorders, and the treatment of trauma. She values a client-centered, collaborative approach and brings her warm, encouraging and supportive nature to the evidence-based care and clinical supervision she delivers. As a clinical supervisor, she ascribes to the servant leadership model to guide her developmentally focused approach. She brings authenticity, cultural humility, and sincere respect that fosters a receptive and collaborative space for supportive mentorship and growth of clinical confidence and skills.