Our Team » About Dr. Jessica Donn Goodman
My Background
I am a licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, then completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Vanderbilt-VA Internship in Professional Psychology, where I provided individual, group, and couples therapy at the Vanderbilt University Psychological and Counseling Center and also at the Nashville Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center.
I did my postdoctoral training at NorthKey Community Care, a community mental health agency in Northern Kentucky, where I worked on an outpatient substance abuse unit with adolescents, adults, and families, as well as lead an adolescent drug court affiliated intensive outpatient program.
Most recently I came from Rehab After Work, where I focused on drug and alcohol treatment, including leading an IOP and working with individuals and families in recovery from addiction. I have also had experience teaching at the college level and have conducted research in the areas of personal relationships, positive psychology, and attitudes and perceptions.
My clinical interests include addiction and recovery; relationship formation/couples counseling; GLBT issues; career counseling; adult development; stress and coping; positive psychology.
I see therapy as a collaborative practice between
therapist and client, with the therapeutic
relationship a major component in the change process.
In addition to creating this relationship, I will help
clients recognize patterns of behavior and of
interaction with others in order to create healthier
and more satisfying relationships and ways of being in
the world.
I recognize that a person never walks into the therapy
room as an isolated individual, but is one part of a
system interacting with many others. Together we will
explore how the contexts you live in have influenced
who you are today and how they affect the challenges
you face. This will help us better understand the work
we need to do to improve your relationships with
others and overall well-being.
Education
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH
- M.A. in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, OH
- B.S. in Psychology from the University of Miami
- Predoctoral internship at the Vanderbilt-VA Internship in Professional Psychology, including the Vanderbilt University Psychological and Counseling Center and the Nashville Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center
- Postdoctoral training at NorthKey Community Care (community mental health agency in Northern Kentucky), Substance Abuse Outpatient Services
- Research interests: relationship formation and maintenance, internet relationships, self-help literature, women’s issues, adult development
Work Experience
- Rehab After Work, 2006-2008: Responsibilities included leading an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults with substance abuse and dependence; conducting substance abuse evaluations, individual treatment and outpatient groups for substance abuse and dependence as well as co-occurring disorders; consulting with health care providers, attorneys and parole officers to coordinate care for substance abuse clients.
- NorthKey Community Care, 2005-2006: Provided individual psychotherapy with a community mental health/substance abuse and dual diagnosis population of adolescents and adults; conducted evaluations, co-lead Seven Challenges adolescent substance abuse group therapy, consulted with a multidisciplinary team for the Kenton County Juvenile Drug Court; consulted with medical and other mental health professionals, as well as with legal counsel and social service workers to provide collaborative treatment.
- Vanderbilt University Psychological and Counseling Center, 2004-2005: Conducted outpatient short-term and long-term individual and couples psychotherapy; co-led graduate student process groups; conducted cognitive, educational, personality and career-related assessments; conducted psychological pre-employment evaluations of police officer candidates; supervised graduate students in the provision of mental health care; designed and conducted outreach presentations; consulted with parents and health professionals.
- Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2004-2005: co-led therapy group for Vietnam veterans with PTSD; conducted Compensation and Pension evaluations for PTSD and mental disorders.
- Fairfield Municipal Therapeutic Alternative Court Program, 2003-2004: Conducted evaluations of persons charged with non-felony crimes to assess eligibility for participation in a mental health diversion program; attended court dockets; attended round tables for discussion of cases; administered and scored ASI, MMPI-2, and SCID; wrote comprehensive reports based on measures, interviews, client file reviews.
- Miami University Student Counseling Service, 2002-2003: Provided individual and group psychotherapy with university students presenting with a variety of mental health and career concerns.
- Miami University Center for School Based Mental Health Programs, 2001-2002: Practicum on-site in two elementary schools providing individual psychotherapy, psychoeducational groups, consultation with parents and classroom teachers, participation in intervention team meetings, classroom mental-health presentations, and multi-factored evaluations.
Publications
- Donn, J. E. & Sherman, R.C. (2002). Attitudes and Practices Toward the Formation of
Romantic Relationships on the Internet. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 5, 107-123.
- Donn, J.E., Routh, D.K., & Lunt, I. (2000). From Leipzig to Luxembourg (via Boulder
and Vail): A history of clinical psychology training in Europe and the United States.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 31, 423-428.
