What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa
Focus areas
Anxiety
Development Disorder
Psychological Testing
Autism
Independent Education Evaluation (IEE)
Psychotherapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Eclectic
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa
Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa has been a licensed psychologist since 2010. She earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Children and Adolescents, from the Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology at the University of Hartford in 2009. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, in 2010.
Dr. Lisa's clinical expertise in working with children and adolescents, particularly those diagnosed with Autism, began in 2000 at the Developmental Disabilities Institute (Young Autism Program). She has also worked in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings with various children, adolescents, and families affected by a wide array of diagnoses.
In her private practice, she focuses on providing both evaluations and therapy services. Dr. Lisa is also a mother of four young children, which provides her with an enhanced perspective on parenting issues and practical solutions to common emotional and behavioral difficulties at home.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Perhaps you're concerned about your child or adolescent due to emotional or behavioral issues. Or you may be in need of an evaluation for diagnostic purposes or service acquisition. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer the assistance you need to help you and your family.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
-Diagnostic evaluations provided for children and adults for ASDs using standardized assessment instruments including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2) as well as other supplementary measures as needed.
-Provision of the full "Autism Specialty Report" needed for OPWDD including the ADOS-2, ADI-R, and Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. This evaluation can also include updated IQ testing, as well as a psychosocial report when needed.
-Psychoeducational and diagnostic evaluations provided including IQ testing, academic achievement assessment, and measures of behavior/social/emotional functioning.
-Individual and family psychotherapy provided with an eclectic approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for:
ASD
Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
ADHD/Learning Disabilities
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
-School consultations provided for the purposes of assisting in working with students with ASD, and/or severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
-Functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans with the goal of resolving problematic behavior and improving academic/social/emotional functioning.
Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $350 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $300 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
When scheduling your first appointment, my assistant will contact you to assist with determining potential insurance coverage.
Popular visit reasons
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Hartford, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- State University of New York, Stony Brook, Matt and Debra Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (Fellowship)
NPI number
1588964324
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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What practice does Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa work with?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa?
Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa speak?
Dr. Jessica Scher Lisa speaks English.