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Jennifer L Keluskar Ph.D.

About

Jennifer Keluskar, Ph.D., is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She has extensive experience in diagnostic assessment. Dr. Keluskar is also an adjunct psychology professor at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, where she is currently teaching courses in Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Keluskar holds a voluntary faculty appointment at Stony Brook School of Medicine. She has published papers on emotion regulation, autism, and anxiety and has lectured extensively to medical and psychology trainees. Dr. Keluskar is committed to educating the community through online blog posts, infographics, and resource lists on topics pertaining to coping skills for smoothing out uncomfortable emotions.

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 trained to help others cope with distress related to climate change.

Keluskar lives with her husband and their two children.

Recent Posts
Understanding Justice Sensitivity
Justice sensitivity is a quality that can motivate prosocial behavior, but in some cases, it can fuel resentment and obsessiveness. Here is how to channel it effectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.

The Tyranny of Time Optimization

While time management can be life-improving, obsessive time optimization can harm well-being. These tips can help you create a healthier relationship with time.

While time management can be life-improving, obsessive time optimization can harm well-being. These tips can help you create a healthier relationship with time.

Helping Children Nurture Friendships

Having closer friendships means prioritizing feeling good around others. Here are suggestions for helping your child lay the groundwork for genuine social connection.

Having closer friendships means prioritizing feeling good around others. Here are suggestions for helping your child lay the groundwork for genuine social connection.

Helping Your Child Make a Good First Impression on Adults

Making a good first impression is important, but putting too much pressure on your child when they meet adults, such as new teachers, can interfere with building relationships.

Making a good first impression is important, but putting too much pressure on your child when they meet adults, such as new teachers, can interfere with building relationships.