Meet Dr. Bunce
Jessica R. Bunce, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical and Sport Psychologist in the private practice setting. Dr. Bunce has experience providing clinical services, such as individual, group, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Bunce has specialty training and professional interests in Sport Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, and University Counseling. Along with her clinical experience, Dr. Bunce has served as a sport performance consultant to athletes, teams, and organizations at a range of competitive levels. She has previously volunteered with the Psyching Team at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marathon and Half Marathon in Columbus, Ohio, and at the Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Bunce was a member of the Varsity Volleyball Team while earning her undergraduate degrees at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. During her time at Miami, she encountered career ending athletic injuries, which inspired her interests in pursuing a career in Clinical and Sport Psychology.
Education:
· Psy.D. at John F. Kennedy University- 2013
· M.A. in Sport Psychology at John F. Kennedy University- 2011
· B.A. in Psychology at Miami University- 2007
· B.S. in Health and Sport Studies at Miami University- 2007
Training Experiences:
· Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Private Practice, Brian D. Riker, Inc.- 2013-2015
· Predoctoral Internship at Alameda County Medical Center, Highland Hospital Campus, in the Department of Neurology/Neuropsychology- 2012-2013
· Externship with the Career Counseling Program at the University of California, Berkeley Counseling and Psychological Services- 2012-2013
Practice Philosophy
When vision and effort are clear, preferred outcomes will start to appear.
We believe that growth in self-awareness, stress management, and mental skills which develop through the course of counseling facilitate opportunities for people to achieve their ambitions. Strengthening self-awareness through therapy can help build the necessary skills to kickstart positive change and the momentum needed to achieve personal, athletic and performance goals.
We also believe that facing and overcoming challenges can help the growth process in leaps and bounds. We prefer that individuals be active participants in their treatment and use the skills learned in daily life or during performance opportunities.
