Jordan Barnada, PsyD

Pronouns: she/her/hers

I am a licensed psychologist with years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practices, hospitals, public and charter schools, community mental health centers, and academic medical centers. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Delaware and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with specializations in child/adolescent psychotherapy, school psychology, and both Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from Widener University in Pennsylvania.

I am a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certified therapist and I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, OCD and related disorders, and disruptive/challenging behavior. I also have experience with treating depression, emotion dysregulation, attention and executive functioning concerns, and social challenges. I have been trained in and utilize evidence-based approaches such as PCIT, CBT, ACT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness. In addition to therapy services, I conduct psychoeducational/psychological evaluations to assess for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, learning differences, and other psychological conditions.

I strive to form strong connections with my clients and their families and to create a therapeutic space where everyone feels heard and understood. I also believe that it is important to understand the various relationships in a child’s life and how they, and the systems around them, interact and contribute to child’s strengths and difficulties.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association and regularly participate in PCIT consultation groups. While I have spent most of my life living in the Northeast, the Tampa Bay Area is where I now call home. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my loving and silly dog, going to the beach, doing yoga, trying different restaurants, and spending time with friends.