Dr. Jessica Berndt, Psyd, NCSP

Over the past 9 years, I have gained experiences in both the clinical and school psychology fields. I attended Ohio University (Go Bobcats!) for my undergraduate education where I received my Bachelors in psychology. From there, I went to Nova Southeastern University in Southern Florida to obtain my Doctorate of Psychology in School Psychology. I then completed an internship within a school setting in Utah focused on trauma-based treatment, neuropsychological evaluations, and providing comprehensive psychological services to an elementary school. Upon graduating, I obtained a position as a school psychologist in Middletown City Schools, where I worked for two consecutive school years. I furthered my training by completing a post-doctoral fellowship at a private practice in Dayton where I engaged in individual therapy, group therapy, and assessments for clients of all ages. Upon completion of fellowship, I obtained my clinical psychology license in January of 2021. In 2022, I returned to the school setting and accepted a position with Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools as a school psychologist, where I am currently employed. I love my job as a school psychologist, but I am also excited by the opportunity to further support families in my private practice.


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My passion for psychology dates back to my high school psychology class. After completing my undergraduate work in psychology which included experiences with summer treatment programs and after school programs for children with ADHD and emotional and behavioral concerns, I knew I wanted to be in the school setting supporting children with disabilities and their families. I have always had a passion for supporting children with emotional and behavioral differences, but it wasn’t until I had my son, Freddy, in 2019 that I found my passion for also supporting those with developmental delays. Having a child with a disability fueled my passion further to ensure that all children are receiving inclusive education that supports their needs, but it also gave me an understanding of the parent perspective.