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Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D.

About

Jennifer Keluskar, Ph.D., is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health at Pennsylvania State University, as well as a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Dr. Keluskar received her undergraduate degree in Psychology magna cum laude from Wellesley College and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. She has received advanced training in several areas from professional associations. In addition, Keluskar is a climate-aware therapist who is committed to helping others cope with distress related to climate change.

Keluskar lives with her husband and their two children.

Recent Posts
Dealing With Slow Processing
Slow processors often feel pressured to speed up their thinking. However, self-acceptance, openness, and more effective interactions with others might lead to greater contentment.
All-for-Nothing Angst
Believing that efforts are "all for nothing" can lead to minor hassles becoming sources of significant distress. Here are some tips for soothing all-for-nothing angst.
The Power of Creating Connections

Helping others by facilitating connections can have a positive impact and improve well-being. Creativity, compassion, and curiosity make creating connections more meaningful.

Helping others by facilitating connections can have a positive impact and improve well-being. Creativity, compassion, and curiosity make creating connections more meaningful.

My Problem or Yours?

By not taking on others' problems as your own, you can channel your urge to care by caring enough to give them the freedom to manage their own issues. Here are some tips to help.

By not taking on others' problems as your own, you can channel your urge to care by caring enough to give them the freedom to manage their own issues. Here are some tips to help.

Why It's OK Not to Have a Friend Group

Not being part of a friend group can lead to painful emotions, even when you have genuine individual friendships. Appreciating the value of your friendship-making style can help.

Not being part of a friend group can lead to painful emotions, even when you have genuine individual friendships. Appreciating the value of your friendship-making style can help.

Dealing with Disgust

Disgust is part of life, and yet we differ in the ways we experience it. Here are 4 tips for managing disgust sensitivity when it interferes with relationships.

Disgust is part of life, and yet we differ in the ways we experience it. Here are 4 tips for managing disgust sensitivity when it interferes with relationships.

When Needing to Appear Good Can Lead to Self-Sabotage

Obsessing over being seen as a good person can sabotage relationships and mental health. Here's what to look out for, and ways to feel more connected with others.

Obsessing over being seen as a good person can sabotage relationships and mental health. Here's what to look out for, and ways to feel more connected with others.

Nature Can Soothe Loneliness

Spending time in nature can be beneficial for our mental health. Here are suggestions for nurturing an authentic relationship with nature and soothing loneliness in the process.

Spending time in nature can be beneficial for our mental health. Here are suggestions for nurturing an authentic relationship with nature and soothing loneliness in the process.