Ph.D., Post-doctoral Fellow
Dr. Zohaib Jessani (He/Him/His) is a warm and compassionate post-doctoral fellow who has years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults. He uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to support his client’s mental health and well-being.
Dr. Jessani specializes in helping individuals manage challenges related to anxiety, depression, OCD, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and feeding or eating disorders. He also has particular expertise in supporting those who are navigating both medical conditions (like diabetes, heart conditions, or developmental delays) and psychological concerns.
His goal is to create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients and families feel truly heard and supported. He tailors his approach to each person’s unique needs, drawing from proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent Management Training, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dr. Jessani earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He completed his predoctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical System.
Outside of work, Dr. Jessani enjoys lifting weights, playing video games, watching sports, and traveling with his wife.
