Kristen Jackson, PhD
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Psychologist and Rehabilitation
Make an appointment
614-293-3830
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology
Locations
- Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
Academic information
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a psychologist, I specialize in rehabilitation psychology, specifically working with patients who are dealing with burn injury, cancer, spinal cord injury or chronic pain. It’s rewarding to assist those dealing with traumatic or distressing injuries as well as other medical events in a patient’s process to recovery.
I help patients who are coping with chronic illness or new injury to find healthy and adaptive ways of dealing with these health challenges. My goal is to see that my patients reach or even exceed their goals in order to lead meaningful, fulfilling and enriching lives.
At Ohio State, I really enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team where my colleagues are just as passionate and dedicated as I am to patient care and promoting increased awareness to a healthy lifestyle.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time and relaxing with my family, traveling and reading. I also enjoy being outdoors and kayaking whenever I can.
Highlights
- Received PhD from Saint Louis University, 2011
- Research interests include adjustment to injury, coping with chronic pain and psychological factors impacting health
Conditions and expertise
- Neuropsychology
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- VA Medical Center-Seattle, Seattle, WA
9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 - Internship - Psychology
- VA Medical Center-Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States
8/2/2010 - 7/29/2011 - Doctor of Philosophy
- St. Louis University, St Louis, MO, United States
8/27/2007 - 10/6/2011
Certification
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American Board of Professional Psychology
2/21/2018
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Jackson has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Board of Professional Psychology
- American Psychological Association