Jessica Umhoefer, PsyD

Dr. Jessica Umhoefer (she/her/hers) earned her doctorate in the combined-integrated program in School and Clinical Psychology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA following an APA approved internship in Child and Family Therapy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She provides psychotherapy to children and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, stress management, social difficulties, and life changes. She also has extensive understanding and experiences working with children with developmental and learning differences, including individuals on the autism spectrum.

Dr. Umhoefer uses an integrated and collaborative therapy style incorporating evidence based practices from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and parent management training. She believes that the strongest factor that determines therapy success is a trusting and positive therapy relationship and strives to take a strengths based approach with all of the children and adolescents that she works with.