Jessica L. Borelli Ph.D.

About

Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at University of California, Irvine. She is also a clinical psychologist in the field of developmental psychopathology; her research focuses on the links between close relationships, emotions, health, and development, with a particular focus on risk for anxiety and depression. She is the Clinical Director of Compass Therapy in Newport Beach, California.

Books by Jessica L. Borelli Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How to Talk to Kids About the Fires

From the families fleeing the flames to those watching the devastation unfold on television, parents face the difficult task of discussing the wildfires in LA with their children.

How to Support Your Partner With Election-Related Stress

Are emotions running high in your home post-election? You're not alone, but we've got solutions.

The Secret Superpower of Positive Memories

Relational savoring boosts mental health and relationships; find out how it works for Latine families and how it can work for you.

Bridging Gaps Through Culturally Congruent Care

Ever feel like you’re struggling to connect with a therapist? Discover what experts have to say about culturally congruent care.

How to Be Empathic Toward Your Child When You Least Want To

Displaying empathy for your kid is pretty easy when their feelings don't conflict with yours. How do you respond when your feelings are directly in conflict with your child's?

How to Make the Most of Your Relationships

We savor every last morsel of our food, but do we do the same for our relationships? Holding onto every detail can help us and our relationships.

Giving Your Child the Gift of Inclusivity

Let's ensure that the next generation does better than this one in creating an antiracist environment.

"If This Is the Apocalypse, Should I Still Be in Therapy?"

Some clients are asking the questions that are in the back of everyone's minds.

My Students’ Most Commonly-Asked Questions

The most commonly asked questions reveal a lot about students' assumptions about therapy, emotions, and connections — which stand in stark contrast to scientific wisdom.

In Therapy, I Give You My Nothing, and It Means Everything

Often it's spaces between the words that our clients remember, conveying a powerful message when we pause to allow for possibility.