Clarissa Ong, Ph.D.

Kate L. Morrison, Ph.D., Owner and Psychologist at Juniper Mental Health
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Clarissa Ong, Ph.D.

Psychologist
she/her/hers
clarissaong@junipermh.com

 

I specialize in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and related concerns. I have a special fondness for working with folks struggling with perfectionism. I am an assistant professor at the University of Louisville where I direct the Process-Oriented Intervention Science Lab. My research primarily focuses on developing and disseminating personalized treatments for people with diverse needs, backgrounds, and identities in the area of obsessive-compulsive and related presentations. My goal as a therapist is to help you live your best life by providing an authentic and compassionate space to get unstuck and move toward the things you care about.

In my free time, I like to climb rocks, read cozy mysteries, and brainstorm names for the dog I do not have (yet).

Areas of Specialization:

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Problematic perfectionism
  • Hoarding disorder
  • Anxiety (e.g., phobias, generalized, social, health, panic attacks/disorder)
  • Body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, nail biting)

Treatments Offered:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Exposure based therapies (e.g., Exposure and Response Prevention)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Habit Reversal Training
  • ACT-Enhanced Behavior Therapy (A-EBT)

States licensed to practice:

  • Kentucky
  • All PSYPACT participating states

Accepts clients who are:

  • Adults (18-65 years old)

Education:

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Psychology, Smith College
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University
Doctoral Internship: McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders, Boston University

Academic Experience:

Curriculum Vitae