PsychForward CBT Staff
Jonathan Schettino, Ph.D.
President & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Schettino is a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, OCD, major depressive disorder, and PTSD. He identifies as a scientist-practitioner and endeavors to align his therapeutic practice with the latest psychological science. In addition to CBT, he often incorporates elements of other empirically sound behavioral treatments (e.g., Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy) into his therapeutic approach in order to provide his clients with as many evidence-based tools as possible to achieve their goals. Dr. Schettino completed his psychology training at Princeton University (B.A. - 2004), Saint Elizabeths Hospital (pre-doctoral internship - 2012), University of California, Los Angeles (Ph.D. - 2012), and Freie Universität Berlin (post-doctoral fellowship - 2013). His professional career experience includes serving as a staff psychologist at the Towson University Counseling Center and the Johns Hopkins University Employee/Student Assistance Program. He is currently a full member of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). Because of Dr. Schettino’s professional experience working at several universities and medical institutions both here in the United States and abroad, he is particularly familiar with the unique therapeutic needs and challenges of college students, graduate students, expats, researchers, professors, higher education professionals, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
In addition to his work as a cognitive behavioral therapist, Dr. Schettino specializes in evidence-based psychological assessments for the workplace. He is an active member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) and currently serves as the senior behavioral threat assessment psychologist for Johns Hopkins University and Health System. Finally, Dr. Schettino has recently taken on a clinical appointment at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research, where he serves as clinical supervisor for a study examining the effects of psilocybin on OCD. Outside of his psychology practice, Dr. Schettino’s personal interests include traveling, spending time outdoors, playing tennis, gardening, cooking, science-fiction, history, pub trivia, rooting for the San Francisco 49ers (he’s a child of the 1980’s), and staying involved in local issues affecting Baltimore. |
Molly Standeven, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
I am a psychology associate completing a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders, OCD, and depression. Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and depression can feel both distressing and debilitating. Sometimes the creative solutions that we come up with on our own to manage this discomfort work in the short-term, but are not quite enough to allow us to overcome these symptoms and achieve our therapeutic goals in the long-term. As a practitioner who has advanced training in evidence-based treatment of anxiety, depression, and OCD, I hope to build on your own efforts to overcome your symptoms with therapies that are empirically proven to work, including CBT, mindfulness, PE, and ERP.
In my therapeutic work, I aim to collaborate with you to help you identify and disengage from unhelpful thinking patterns, manage distressing emotions, and identify behaviors that prevent you from improving your mental health and living the life that you want. Because of my experience providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings, I am particularly attuned to the needs and challenges of healthcare professionals, graduate school students and professionals, and individuals whose anxiety is impacted by situational and/or systemic issues. I also specialize in psychoeducational assessments for adults (18+). Psychoeducational evaluations can provide a diagnosis for a specific learning disorder (SLD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or identify any other psychological challenges that may be impacting your ability to reach your full potential in school, work, or daily living. When appropriate, the results of a psychoeducational evaluation can be used to support applications for special accommodations at school or work. In my approach to assessment, I oftenutilize elements of therapeutic assessment (TA) and trauma-informed care. Completing psychological testing can be an anxiety provoking experience and so, it is my aim to create a collaborative and transparent testing experience so that you feel understood, comfortable, and fully informed. Outside of my role as a psychology associate, I enjoy traveling, hiking, gardening, biking the NCR trail, cooking, exploring Baltimore’s food scene, interior design, attending live music shows, and cheering on the Denver Nuggets. |
PsychForward CBT is Currently Hiring for a Part-time Psychology Associate!
If you are interested in joining a small psychology practice, want to further develop your skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, interested in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, or depression, and are provisionally licensed as an LGPC in the State of Maryland, please contact jschettino@psychforwardcbt.com to inquire about the open part-time (10 - 25 hours per week) position. We are also accepting applications from LCPCs, LCSW-Cs, and post-doctoral level Ph.Ds/Psy.Ds in clinical/counseling psychology who are licensed or license-eligible to practice in the State of Maryland.
PsychForward CBT also occasionally has opportunities for practicum/internship students
If you are a student in a masters or doctoral program in counseling/clinical psychology and looking for a practicum/internship site that is focused on CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, and depression, please feel free to contact us. Please note that the length of your practicum/internship experience must equal at least 8 months and must allow for at least 8 hours a week of direct patient care.