Jessica Clifton, PhD
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with a background in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based, and mind-body approaches to care.
I work with adults navigating stress, life transitions, hormonal changes, chronic pain, fertility challenges, and mood concerns. My approach is collaborative, grounded, and focused on helping people move forward in ways that feel aligned with their values and goals.
Alongside my clinical work, I consult on research projects focused on mental health, patient engagement, and health equity. Some of the most meaningful work I’ve done has been in partnership with patient partners with lived experience—helping ensure that research reflects the perspectives of those it is intended to serve. That collaboration shapes how I approach research and care.
I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Vermont and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont. I’m licensed in California and Vermont to provide telehealth services to adults in both states.
Outside of work, I strive to spend my time outdoors or connecting with others—whether that’s skiing, trail running, volunteering in the community, coaching youth sports, or simply being with my family.
Education
- BA, Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
- MA, Research Psychology, San Francisco State University
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Vermont
- Internship, Department of Psychiatry, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont
Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma (CPT)
- Mind-Body for Fertility
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Credentials
- California Psychologist License #PSY33447
- Vermont Psychologist License #048.0126352
- NPI #1023587078
