About Dr. Jessica Brown

Dr. Jessica Young Brown is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, and provides education and consultation to churches and community organizations on mental health, trauma, race and racism, the integration of faith and mental health, and organizational dynamics. In her clinical practice, Dr. Brown focuses on women’s issues and relational concerns, and spiritual integration. She has a focus on training mental health professional and agencies on the impact of racism and race-related trauma, as well as shifting organizational dynamics and agency policies to support a more inclusive culture. Dr. Brown serves an assistant professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, and teaches in the area of applied psychology.

Dr. Brown completed her undergraduate education at Elon University in Elon, NC. She then matriculated at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA where she received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, both in Counseling Psychology. In addition to her work obligations, Dr. Brown is engaged at the community level. She is on the Board of Directors for VIPCare, a nonprofit organization focused on providing faith-based counseling services in the Richmond community. She is also a representative on the Professional Advisory Group for the Bon Secours Clinical Pastoral Education program.