Jessica Stinson, Psy.D.

Background:

Dr. Jessica Stinson is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist with expertise in treating children and adolescents struggling with a range of challenges—including ADHD, anxiety, depression, learning disorders, Autism, and emotional dysregulation.

Dr. Stinson provides evidence-based therapy using a collaborative approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based interventions to help children, adolescents, and families build effective coping, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. She also conducts comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations to clarify diagnoses, identify strengths and areas of need, and develop individualized recommendations to support success.

In addition to her clinical work, she has completed her doctoral studies and obtained extensive fieldwork experience working with students receiving special education services, including conducting psychological and educational evaluations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. She maintains expertise in IEP, 504, and I&RS planning, execution and development.

Coupled with this, Dr. Stinson has knowledge of and experience in implementing FBAs and behavioral plans. Dr. Stinson has also provided group social skills counseling with particular training in the PEERs curriculum. Drawing from her experience in implementing the HOPS program, she has focused on helping individuals strengthen executive functioning in organization and time management. Throughout her training, Dr. Stinson has spent a great deal of time assisting individuals diagnosed with Autism, ranging from PreK-College age. She worked directly with college students within Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) COMPASS program, helping to ensure a successful transition into independent living. Additionally, Dr. Stinson has taught undergraduate psychology courses at FDU and was a teaching assistant for graduate-level courses.

Education & Training:

Dr. Stinson earned her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Kean University. She continued her education at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she obtained her M.A. in School Psychology and Psy.D. During her graduate studies, she conducted cognitive assessment research and assisted in training future practitioners in assessment. Her pre-doctoral training was completed in various school districts across northern New Jersey. Currently, Dr. Stinson serves as a school psychologist in a local public school and works as a practitioner with Life InSight.

About Me:

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Stinson enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, whether at the pool, a local coffee shop, or home. She loves basking in the sun with a good book and has a passion for baking and all things related to elephants.