Dr. Jessica Jewell is a licensed psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and young adults. With nearly two decades of experience in clinical, academic, and therapeutic settings, she brings deep expertise in evaluating complex presentations and tailoring recommendations to support long-term growth and well-being.

Dr. Jewell’s practice focuses on neuropsychological, social-developmental, and psychosexual evaluations, providing nuanced insight into issues of interpersonal functioning, sexual development and concerning sexual behavior, and cognitive functioning. She also has extensive experience in therapeutic assessment, working with individuals facing challenges related to autism spectrum disorders, mood and personality disorders, learning difficulties, ADHD, psychosis, trauma, and emerging social or behavioral concerns.

In addition to her private practice work, Dr. Jewell serves as Assistant Clinical Director and Psychiatric Program Specialist at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment Program. In this role, she oversees assessments of highly complex cases, mentors postdoctoral residents, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to guide treatment planning and care.

Her career spans inpatient psychiatric programs and residential treatment, where she has developed a reputation for her compassionate approach, careful clinical reasoning, and ability to communicate findings clearly to families, schools, and treatment providers.

Dr. Jewell regularly presents at national and regional conferences on topics such as childhood trauma, adolescent psychosis, and differential diagnosis in complex developmental presentations. She is a sought-after consultant for programs across the country and a trusted resource for families navigating challenging questions about development, safety, and psychological health.

Whether clarifying a diagnosis, addressing questions of risk or development, or helping families understand the “why” behind behaviors, Dr. Jewell is committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based, and compassionate assessments that empower individuals and guide next steps in care.