Jennifer Muñoz, Ph.D.

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Services

  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Therapy 0-3, Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult
  • Parent Consultations
  • PCIT
  • SPACE Therapy
  • Therapy with Medically Complex Children


Specialties

  • OCD I Anxiety I Parent Support I ADHD I Trichotillomania I Phobias I ASD


Degree

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • M.S. in Clinical Psychology
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology

My Approach

In my therapy practice, I provide a collaborative, transparent, and warm environment where families feel supported, heard, and empowered. I recognize that life is messy, children do not come with manuals, and families often come to therapy not because they have done nothing, but because they have tried many things and are still feeling stuck. I work closely with parents as partners, developing practical strategies to manage behavior, reduce anxiety, and strengthen relationships across home, school, and community settings. When working with parents, children/adolescents, or young adults. I understand that everyone’s starting point is different, and I meet individuals and families where they are, helping create meaningful growth from there. My approach balances guidance with support, allowing me to be more directive when a structured plan is needed, or more reflective and coaching-focused when families need space to explore solutions. I aim to create a space where families feel understood, supported, and equipped with tools that work, not just in session, but in the real, everyday moments that matter most. Humor, empathy, and validation are woven into sessions to make the process approachable, and instilling hope is central to our work together, helping families recognize progress, build confidence, and feel capable in navigating daily challenges.

I approach psychological evaluations as a collaborative and supportive process designed to provide meaningful guidance for both the child and their family. Evaluations are not an endpoint, they are a tool to inform comprehensive care, helping identify a child’s strengths, challenges, and patterns across multiple domains, including academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning. By providing a clear, organized picture of the child’s functioning, evaluations help guide treatment planning, support the implementation of accommodations in school, and offer families practical strategies to support growth at home. Throughout the process, I engage parents as partners, ensuring that the results are understandable, actionable, and connected to real-life interventions that can enhance the child’s success and well-being across settings.

More About Me:

I became a psychologist because I am passionate about instilling hope and providing a reliable system of support for children, young adults, and their families. Life is messy, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming, so why navigate it alone or with minimal guidance? Whether through psychological evaluations, therapy, or parent consultations, my goal is to help individuals and families feel seen, understood, and equipped with practical tools that make a real difference. I want to help children and their parents not only manage challenges but also recognize strengths, build confidence, and feel empowered to navigate everyday life with support, connection, and a sense of possibility. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three children and two dogs. While I don’t get the chance to read real books anymore, I enjoy audiobooks. I enjoy baking and cooking. I also enjoy taking pictures of the family, although no one ever stands still.

Favorite Resources:

  • CHADD.org
  • No-Drama Discipline, The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

Fun Facts:

  • I have been to 33 of the 50 united states
  • I am self-taught in photography
  • An elephant’s brain weighs over 10lbs and they are the only mammal that cannot jump

Credentials:

Services

  • Neurodevelopmental, Psychoeducational, and Psychological Evaluations
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • 0-3, Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Therapy
  • Parent Consultations
  • PCIT and Incredible Years
  • SPACE Therapy
  • Therapy with Medically Complex Children

Areas of Focus

  • OCD
  • Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Separation Anxiety, and Other Anxiety Related Disorders
  • Supporting parents in managing their child’s symptoms and behaviors
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • ASD
  • Trichotillomania
  • Adjustment concerns

Education and Licensure

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Florida
  • M.S. in Clinical Psychology, University of Florida
  • M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Walla Walla University
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist in North Carolina

Trainings

  • SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
  • PCIT (Parent Child Interaction Therapy)
  • The Incredible Years Parenting Program (IY)
  • CAMS (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality)