Alissa Jerud, PhD
Hello! I'm Dr. Alissa Jerud and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and the author of Emotion‑Savvy Parenting.
I provide science-informed, compassionate care for anxiety-related disorders and emotion regulation difficulties, and I would love to have the opportunity to work with you.
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More About Me . . .
An Exposure Therapy Expert
I provide highly-effective, exposure-based treatments for anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, illness anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.
A DBT Skills & Parenting Specialist
I also specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training, which includes skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and I especially enjoy working with other parents to help them better manage their own emotions.
A Supervisor, Trainer & Speaker
I teach and supervise psychiatry residents at the University of Pennsylvania. I also train other clinicians in exposure-based treatments and frequently give engaging workshops on mental health, stress, parenting, and more to companies large and small.
A Trusted Voice in Mental Health
My expertise has been featured in national news outlets and I have appeared on leading podcasts to discuss my book, Emotion‑Savvy Parenting, and the importance of welcoming anxiety and other painful emotions without letting these feelings control us.
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Education & Training
University of PennsylvaniaPostdoctoral Fellowship
2016-2018
2016
2015-2016
2012
2008
Let's Work Together!
I am a scientist at heart and I care deeply about my patients. I trained at one of the top clinical psychology graduate programs in the country and have worked under the mentorship of world-renowned experts in the field, including Drs. Edna Foa, Lori Zoellner, and Marsha Linehan.
Thanks to my rigorous training in both the science and practice of psychology, I am able to provide the most potent, effective therapy available for treating anxiety-related disorders while incorporating findings from the latest research. I love what I do and hope to be able to work with you to help steer you onto the path of your choosing.
I look forward to hearing from you!