Joanna Scott, Ph.D. is a NYS licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. She founded JRS Psychology in 2014 after completing post-doctoral training at the University of Rochester. Throughout her training and practice, Dr. Scott has worked in a variety of settings with clients from diverse backgrounds. As a graduate of a combined clinical-developmental doctoral program, she brings a family systems and lifespan approach to understanding clients in their specific contexts. Her experience covers a breadth of areas, but always involves collaboration and deep, careful listening to client needs and goals. 

Areas of specialization include:
  • ​Depression and Anxiety 
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Self-esteem and Identity concerns
  • Family and Relationship concerns
  • Trauma and abuse recovery
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and loss
*Of special note, Dr. Scott has trained extensively in treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive and anxiety disorders with some of the leading experts in the field, including Dr. Jonathan Grayson, author of "Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder". She offers both treatment for OCD sufferers  as well as consultation for family members/loved ones and for other health professionals.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:

Licensed by the NY State Board of Education, #020813
Genesee Valley Psychological Association
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
APA Division 39, Division of Psychoanalysis
Psychotherapy Action Network (PsiAN)
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)

Education and Training:
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Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology; Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 2013
B.A. in Psychology and Neural-Behavioral Sciences; Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 2006.  Magna cum laude.