Jessica M. McClure, PsyD
- Staff Psychologist IV, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology
- Associate Chief Population Health Officer
About
Biography
As a psychologist, I’ve worked in several areas during my more than 20 years at Cincinnati Children’s. My current focus is on developing clinical interventions and programs to help children and families across the mental health care continuum. I’m looking for ways to increase family access to preventative care and early intervention behavioral health services in primary care settings.
My interest in prevention and program development in primary care began when I worked with families in an outpatient setting. I saw the challenges they experienced when their children struggled with behavioral health symptoms for months and even years before they saw me. I wanted to find opportunities to reach families earlier — before symptoms emerged or as they first started to develop.
My work focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression and behavioral issues. I also enjoy working in prevention and early intervention and program development. My approach to care is based on my training in cognitive behavioral therapy, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to goal-setting and interventions, working together with families and the broader treatment team.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to the field through presentations and publications. I am particularly proud of my book designed to help providers implement effective behavioral health strategies in the context of brief interactions. It is titled CBT Express: Effective 15-Minute Techniques for Treating Children and Adolescents.
When I’m not helping patients, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, jogging and working out.
PsyD: Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, OH.
Internship: Wright State University, School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, OH, 2000.
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's, Center for Developmental Disorders, Cincinnati, OH.
Interests
Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders (including obsessive compulsive disorder); depression
Research Areas
Publications
Integrated Behavioral Health: A Guide to Practical Implementation. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2024; 71:1073-1086.
The Transformation of an Existing Integrated Behavioral Health Primary Care Program for Adolescents and Young Adults. 2024; 5:609-633.
Increasing pediatric primary care providers’ confidence and use of in-office interventions for anxiety: an application of the project ECHO model. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice. 2024; 19:239-253.
Expanding Access to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Purposeful and Effective Model for Integration. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. 2024; 31:286-298.
Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment: An Expert-Driven Training Model. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. 2024; 9:300-317.
Integrated Behavioral Health Prevention for Infants in Pediatric Primary Care: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. 2024; 49:298-308.
Addressing the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis: Moving from a Reactive to a Proactive System of Care. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2024; 265:113479.
Behavior Problems in Low-Income Young Children Screened in Pediatric Primary Care. JAMA pediatrics. 2023; 177:1306-1313.
Provider Perspectives on an Integrated Behavioral Health Prevention Approach in Pediatric Primary Care. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. 2023; 30:741-752.
Evaluation of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for Preschoolers in Urban Primary Care. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 2023; 32:1304-1317.
From the Blog
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis Facing Our Youth: Cincinnati Children’s Takes a Proactive Approach
Jessica M. McClure, PsyD, Tina L. Cheng, MD, MPH ...5/30/2023
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