Jessica Punzo, Psy.D., CPATP

Dr. Jessica Punzo (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider. She completed her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Traumatic Stress at Adler University.

She has extensive experience treating trauma and PTSD and has worked in a variety of settings including corrections, community mental health, and VA hospitals. She is very passionate about psychological trauma and is involved in various national traumatic stress organizations through membership and active leadership roles.

Dr. Punzo also has experience in working with LGBTQ community. She is the former Director of the Anti-Violence Project at the Center on Halsted, a large LGBTQ community center. She authored a book chapter titled The Impact of Sexual and Gender Diversity on Women’s Mental Health in Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan.

She has been trained in evidence-based therapies such as Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as treatment approaches for trauma, as well as other comorbid issues. She also utilizes a stage-oriented approach as described by Judith Herman when working with complex trauma survivors.

Dr. Punzo’s overall approach to therapy tends to be straightforward and honest, as she values transparency and direct communication in the therapeutic relationship. She believes in working alongside her clients by providing safety and validation to help them achieve their goals.

In her free time Jessica loves to work out. She is a Peloton enthusiast! She also loves attending music festivals.

Licensed in IL and PSYPACT states

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Punzo email rootedjourneywell@gmail.com.