Jessica Mueller, Psy. D.

Director of Forensic Training

Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma

Jessica Mueller, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. She graduated with a Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology in 2017. She is currently the Director of Forensic Training at the Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT) and has worked in the publications and dissemination department at IVAT since 2014. She is the co-editor-in-chief for the Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody, and Child Development. Dr. Mueller has experience working in California and New Zealand correctional settings from 2015 to 2025 in various roles including as a clinical psychologist and principal advisor on mental health and addictions. Clinically, Dr. Mueller is trained in DBT, CBT, REBT, and IFS. Dr. Mueller taught at San Diego State University (SDSU) in the Forensic Psychology Certificate program from 2018 until 2024. She maintains a research lab at SDSU, supporting and mentoring students in research methods.