Emma Jurrens, Ph.D., NCSP

Dr. Jurrens is a licensed psychologist with almost 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and mindfulness-based wellness practices. She is a graduate of Indiana State University, where she earned her PhD in Psychology, and Troy State University where she was awarded a Master of Science in Counseling. She completed her post-doctoral work in gifted education and school-based neuropsychology in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Throughout her career, Dr. Jurrens has worked in private practice, community agencies, and universities. 

Dr. Jurrens is particularly experienced with early childhood, ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety, social developmental differences such as autism, learning and developmental disabilities, differential diagnosis, home-school collaboration and Special Education consultation, bariatric and other elective surgery evaluations, military suitability and clearance evaluations, and mindfulness-based well-being practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and wellness coaching. Whether parents are seeking clarity about a child’s development or learning, a client wants to gain understanding of their emotions or identity, is navigating college or career transitions, or is seeking to explore their values and align their life goals, Dr. Jurrens works collaboratively on customized and comprehensive evaluations, and offers practical and personalized insights that empower clients to build on their strengths, and access the support they need to thrive.

Outside of work, Dr. Jurrens is committed to service in her community, and enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, reading, traveling, yoga, and cooking.