Jess Mandell, PhD

 
 

Jess@findyourbase.com

CLINICAL FOCUS

  • Behavior Management

  • Neurodiversity and Neuroaffirming Care

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Emotion Regulation / Coping

  • Comprehensive evaluations for ADHD and/or Autism

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

  • Solution-Focused Therapy  

AGES SEEN

  • Children / Adolescents / Young Adults (2-30 years)

  • Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) starting around age 2 years

  • Evaluations for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) starting around age 6 years

LOCATION

  • Licensed in North Carolina

  • PSYPACT: approved to offer Telepsychology to all PSYPACT states (click here to see if your state is included)

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis, TN 

  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, University of Memphis, TN

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC

TRAINING

  • Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

  • Pre-doctoral Internship at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) Training for Clinicians

PUBLICATIONS

  • Mandell, J.E., Howell, K.H., Schaefer, L.M., Hardin, R.N., & Thurston, I.B. (2022). Social support for mothers living with HIV: A pilot investigation of the beneficial roles of positive parenting and community cohesion. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 21(1), 90-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/15381501.2021.2016538

  • Mandell, J.E., Howell, K.H., & Thurston, I.B. (2022). Developmental assets, defiance, and caregiver communication among Black adolescents with high body weights. Journal of Child & Family Studies, 31(4), 910-922. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02043-w

  • Napier, T.R., Howell, K.H., Maye, C.E., Jamison, L.E., Mandell, J.E., & Thurston, I.B. (2021). Demographic factors, personal life experiences, and types of intimate partner violence. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 15(2), 322-330.https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0001171

PRESENTATIONS

  • Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession: Strategies for Success with Neurodivergent Attorneys, Clients, Colleagues, & Employees presented at the North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys Annual Conference (2025)

  • Emotional Awareness and Coping with Emotions, Healthy Relationships, and Communicating about Boundaries presented at Girls Inc. of Omaha (2023 and 2024)

  • Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Prioritizing Wellness presented at the University of Memphis (2022)

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