Joanna Scott, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults as individuals, couples, or families. She founded JRS Psychology in 2014 after completing her post-doctoral training at the University of Rochester. Throughout her training and practice, she has worked in a variety of settings with clients from diverse backgrounds. Her experience covers a breadth of areas, but always involves collaboration and deep, careful listening to client needs and goals.
Areas of specialization
§ Depression and Anxiety § Self-esteem and Identity concerns
§ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder § Panic and agoraphobia
§ Family and Relationship concerns § Eating disorders
§ Trauma and Abuse Recovery § Grief and Loss
Areas of specialization
§ Depression and Anxiety § Self-esteem and Identity concerns
§ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder § Panic and agoraphobia
§ Family and Relationship concerns § Eating disorders
§ Trauma and Abuse Recovery § Grief and Loss
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
Education and Training:
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.
Licensed by the NY State Board of Education, #020813
Genesee Valley Psychological Association
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
APA Division 39, Division of Psychoanalysis
Education and Training:
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.
- University of Rochester - University Counseling Center; Rochester, NY
- University of Notre Dame - University Counseling Center; Notre Dame, IN
- Saint Joseph's University - Counseling & Psychological Services; Philadelphia, PA
- Children's Center for OCD and Anxiety; Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Anxiety and Agoraphobia Treatment Center; Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Bryn Mawr Child Study Institute; Bryn Mawr, PA
- Upper Darby School District; Drexel Hill, PA
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 not only provides treatment for sufferers, but also consultations for their family members/loved ones and for other health professionals interested in expanding their knowledge base.