Dr. Jessica Zmood

Dr. Jessica Zmood is a NYS licensed clinical psychologist who has been in private practice since 2010. She earned her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in the Bronx. Her work centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression; explore gender and sexual identity; address substance use; and build healthier relationships. Dr. Zmood is a Level Two Certified Gottman Therapist and a member of AJMA, AJP, and PAA. In the wake of October 7th, Dr. Zmood and her colleague Dr. Shelly Steinwurtzel co-founded Gesher Campus Care (geshercampuscare.org), a national referral network dedicated to ensuring that Jewish students, faculty, and staff have access to safe, culturally responsive, and subsidized mental health care. Gesher’s mission is to help Jewish individuals navigate these challenging times with strength, resilience, and dignity.