I am a clinical psychologist who treats individuals, families, and couples. After graduating from Princeton University, I earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. I completed my clinical internship at New York University -- Bellevue Hospital in New York City.

 

My graduate education included specialty training and practicum work in both family therapy and substance abuse. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and received training and supervision on the use of Motivational Interviewing (MI).

 

I worked at Freedom Institute in New York City coordinating the DBT program, co-leading groups for adults, and seeing both individuals and families struggling with addiction and substance abuse issues.

 

After moving to Connecticut, I developed and served as director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents at Silver Hill Hospital. I launched my New Canaan private practice in 2015, which is now my full time focus.

 

Publications:

 

Cornell, D., Klein, J., Konold, T., & Huang, F. (2011). Effects of Validity Screening Items on Adolescent Survey Data. Psychological Assessment, Vol 24(1), Mar 2012, 21-35. doi: 10.1037/a0024824

 

Klein, J., Cornell, D., Konold, T. (2012). Relationships between school climate and student risk behaviors. School Psychology Quarterly, 27(3),154-69. doi: 10.1037/a0029350.

 

Klein, J. & Cornell, D. (2010). Is the link between large high schools and student victimization an illusion? Journal of Educational Psychology, 102(4), 933-946.

 

Areas of Practice

Addiction/Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bereavement and Loss

Body image / HAES

Coping Skills

Depression

Family Conflict

Life Stage Transitions

Parenting Support

Relationship Difficulties

Self-Esteem Issues

Stress Management