Dr. Erica Janson, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

Last updated September 2026.

Dr. Erica Janson, Psy.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist at D’Arienzo Psychology in Jacksonville, Florida. She provides psychotherapy, psychological assessment, psychoeducational testing, and forensic psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Dr. Janson has extensive experience in child and adolescent psychology, psychological testing, trauma treatment, parenting and family concerns, educational evaluations, and forensic psychology. Her professional background includes work in court-based forensic assessment programs, hospitals, schools, residential treatment programs, community mental health, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice.

She is a Florida psychologist, license number PY10704, and has been affiliated with D’Arienzo Psychology since 2019.

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Jacksonville Clinical Psychologist for Children, Teens and Adults

Dr. Janson works with clients across the lifespan and has particular experience with children, adolescents, parents, and families.

Her clinical approach emphasizes collaboration, psychological understanding, practical recommendations, and evidence-based strategies designed around the needs of the individual or family.

Clinical concerns addressed by Dr. Janson include:

• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Depression and mood concerns
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism spectrum concerns
• Behavioral and oppositional problems
• School avoidance and academic difficulties
• Family conflict and parenting concerns
• Social skills difficulties
• Eating disorders and body-image concerns
• Self-harming behavior and suicidal ideation
• Life transitions and failure-to-launch concerns

Learn more about the broader psychology and counseling services at D’Arienzo Psychology in Jacksonville.

Child and Adolescent Psychologist in Jacksonville

Dr. Janson has specialized training and extensive professional experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and school systems.

Her work may include psychological assessment, individual psychotherapy, family consultation, parent training, behavioral interventions, social-skills development, and collaboration with schools and other professionals.

She has experience helping families understand complex psychological, behavioral, developmental, and educational concerns and developing practical recommendations that can be implemented at home and at school.

Psychological and Psychoeducational Testing

One of Dr. Janson’s primary areas of expertise is psychological and psychoeducational assessment.

Testing can help clarify concerns involving learning, attention, intellectual functioning, autism, psychological functioning, behavior, and academic performance.

Dr. Janson’s educational and psychological testing services may address:

• Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations
• ADHD testing and assessment
• Autism spectrum evaluations
• Learning disabilities
• Intelligence and cognitive testing
• Educational giftedness and gifted testing
• Twice exceptionality
• Developmental and cognitive concerns
• School difficulties and academic performance
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Section 504 accommodations
• Educational intervention planning

Learn more about psychological testing and assessment services in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Forensic Psychologist and Psychological Evaluator

In addition to clinical psychology, Dr. Janson provides forensic psychological evaluations for attorneys, courts, individuals, families, and organizations.

Her forensic work includes psychological assessment in family-law, civil, immigration, personal-injury, and occupational matters.

Forensic psychological services may include:

• Social investigations and parenting-plan evaluations
• Parental fitness evaluations
• Independent psychological evaluations
• Personal injury psychological evaluations
• Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs)
• Immigration psychological evaluations
• Adoption psychological evaluations
• Psychological testing in legal matters
• Record review and forensic consultation

Attorneys and clients can learn more about the practice’s forensic psychology services in Jacksonville and throughout Florida.

For family-law matters, see our information about social investigations, custody evaluations, and parenting-plan evaluations.

Personal Injury and Independent Psychological Evaluations

Dr. Janson also conducts psychological evaluations in personal-injury and civil matters in which psychological symptoms, trauma, emotional functioning, cognitive concerns, or damages are relevant.

Independent psychological evaluations may involve clinical interviewing, psychological testing, review of relevant records, consideration of alternative explanations, and integration of multiple sources of information.

These evaluations are distinct from psychotherapy because the psychologist’s role is evaluative rather than therapeutic.

Psychological Evaluations for Armed Security Personnel

Dr. Janson also participates in psychological evaluations for armed security personnel and other safety-sensitive positions through D’Arienzo Psychology.

These evaluations may combine clinical interviewing with objective psychological testing to examine psychological stability and occupational suitability.

Learn more about psychological evaluations for armed security officers and personal protection officers.

Therapeutic Approaches

Depending on the client, presenting concern, and treatment goals, Dr. Janson may incorporate approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Treatment
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Family Psychotherapy
• Couples Psychotherapy
• Parent Training and Coaching
• Skills-Based Interventions
• Play Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Social Skills Training

Education and Psychology Training

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology

University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
2004–2011

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut
2004–2006

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology and Human Relations

Pace University
New York, New York
2000–2004

Dr. Janson’s graduate and postgraduate experience included specialized training in psychological assessment, forensic psychological evaluation, child and adolescent psychology, trauma treatment, and work with families and school systems.

Professional Experience

Dr. Janson has worked across a broad range of clinical, forensic, educational, hospital, and community settings.

• D’Arienzo Psychology — Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Independent Contractor, 2019–Present
• Effective School Solutions — Psychologist, Middletown, Connecticut, 2015–2018
• Connecticut Mental Health Specialists — Psychologist/Psychological Evaluator, Farmington, Connecticut, 2015–2018
• Wheeler Clinic Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation Program — Psychologist, Plainville, Connecticut, 2015–2018
• Counseling Affiliates, LLC — Independent Contractor/Private Practice, Farmington, Connecticut, 2015–2017
• Wheeler Clinic Diagnostic Assessment and Referral Team — Psychological Evaluator, 2010–2015
• Wheeler Clinic Juvenile Justice Intermediate Evaluation Program — Psychological Evaluator, 2011–2013
• Wheeler Clinic Northwest Village School — Clinician, 2011–2013
• Astor Services for Children and Families — Predoctoral Intern, New York, 2009–2010
• Community Mental Health Affiliates — Clinician, New Britain, Connecticut, 2008–2009
• Wheeler Clinic Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services — Hartford, Connecticut, 2007–2008
• Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital — Practicum Training
• Marshall Gladstone Private Practice — Neuropsychological and Forensic Assessment Training
• Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center — Practicum Training
• Yale-New Haven Hospital — Undergraduate Practicum Training
• The Institute of Living — Undergraduate Practicum Training

Florida Psychology License

Dr. Erica Janson, Psy.D.
Florida Psychologist
License Number: PY10704

Dr. Janson was previously licensed as a psychologist in Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Erica Janson

What type of psychologist is Dr. Erica Janson?

Dr. Janson is a clinical and forensic psychologist whose work includes psychotherapy, psychological testing, psychoeducational assessment, and forensic psychological evaluations.

Does Dr. Janson work with children and teenagers?

Yes. Child and adolescent psychology is a significant part of Dr. Janson’s background. She has experience with psychological testing, ADHD, autism, learning concerns, behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, school difficulties, parenting concerns, and family issues.

Does Dr. Janson perform psychological testing?

Yes. Dr. Janson conducts psychological and psychoeducational evaluations involving cognitive, academic, developmental, attention, behavioral, and psychological concerns.

Does Dr. Janson perform forensic psychological evaluations?

Yes. Her forensic work includes evaluations associated with family law, social investigations, parental fitness, immigration, personal injury, independent psychological evaluations, adoption, and other legal or occupational questions.

Where does Dr. Janson practice?

Dr. Janson practices with D’Arienzo Psychology in Jacksonville, Florida. Availability and the geographic scope of particular psychological services depend on the type of service and applicable professional requirements.