Licensed Psychologist, Florida (PY 8964)
Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (ABCCAP)
Education and Training
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012-2015)
Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry
Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology (2012)
University of Georgia
Clinical Internship (2011-2012)
University of Florida Health Science Center, Child/Pediatric Track
Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology (2010)
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2006)
University of Florida
President, Florida Psychological Association, Palm Chapter (2018 - 2019)
President, OCD Central & South Florida, Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (2019 - present)
Vice-President, OCD Central & South Florida, Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (2016 - 2018)
Dr. Jacob completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Florida. After college, she worked as a clinical research assistant in the UF OCD Program and Department of Psychiatry, where she conducted treatment-based psychiatric assessments for children and adults with OCD or related disorders. Dr. Jacob then went on to receive her M.S. and Ph.D. from the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Georgia, where she specialized in working with youth and adults with anxiety disorders. She completed her APA-accredited pre-doctoral clinical internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center, Child/Pediatric Track, where she again worked with children and adults in the UF OCD Program, primarily conducting weekly and intensive treatment for OCD and related disorders. Dr. Jacob then completed a 3-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida, which specializes in the research and treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. At the Rothman Center, Dr. Jacob provided weekly and intensive treatment for a variety of youth and adults with OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. In 2013, Dr. Jacob received a prestigious award from the National Institute of Health for her work in pediatric research. Dr. Jacob has published over 45 journal articles, written several book chapters, and engaged in numerous presentations on OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders. She has also served as a reviewer for a variety of psychology and psychiatry journals. Currently, Dr. Jacob works in private practice in Boca Raton, FL. She is actively involved in the Psychology community, serving as President of the Palm Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association from 2018-2019, and President of OCD Central & South Florida (2019-present). She is also Board Certified in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology, which means that Dr. Jacob has undergone the highest level of examination by her peers, and demonstrated excellence in her specialization.