Jaclyn Kearns
Jaclyn Kearns
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Jaclyn Kearns(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Massachusetts
ADHD- Anxiety - Depression-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-Substance abuse-

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Accepting online

Out-of-network with insurances

$275

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Professional statement

Dr. Jaclyn (Jackie) Kearns is an Assistant Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, research investigator in the Behavioral Science Division of the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System, and licensed clinical psychologist. She received her PhD from the University of Rochester and completed her APA/PCSAS-accredited internship at the VA Boston Healthcare System, with rotations in General Mental Health and Trauma and Addictions Recovery (co-occurring trauma and substance use).

She has completed additional trainings in gold-standard trauma-focused treatments (i.e., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Written Exposure Therapy) and cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, exposure and response prevention for OCD). Her clinical research has been funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and she has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters.

Message to clients

I work with adults on addressing trauma and substance use, overcoming OCD and anxiety, improving mood, behaviorally managing ADHD, and resolving life stressors. I also have expertise in working with couples to address relationship challenges, including post-affair.

As both a researcher and professor, I bring a unique perspective to my clinical work. I understand that effective therapy must be grounded in evidence-based techniques—approaches that research has shown that work. I also know that no two people or two couples are the same. That's why personalization is at the heart of everything I do with clients. Together, we'll develop a plan that's tailored to your specific needs, goals, and circumstances while leveraging your existing strengths.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Psychologist , 2025 - Present
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Assistant Professor, 2025 - Present

National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System, Postdoctoral Fellow, 2024
VA Boston Healthcare System, Psychology Intern (Residency), 2022
University of Rochester, PhD in Clinical Psychology, 2022

Licensure

Massachusetts: PSY10000929

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Substance abuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

    Jaclyn Kearns is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

    • Aetna

    Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

    Out-of-pocket fees

    • Individual sessions:$275 (60min)
    • Couples sessions:$275 (60min)

    Additional session information

    Out-of-network billing options

    This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

    • Super billing
    Payment options
    • Credit Card
    • Zelle
    Session frequency

    Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

    • Weekly
    • Every other week
    • As needed
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