The Bunce Psychological Services Team
Dr. Jessica Bunce, Psy.D., Founder
Jessica R. Bunce, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical and Sport Psychologist in the private practice setting. In 2019, Dr. Bunce established the practice, Bunce Psychological Services, in order to bring high quality Sport Psychology and mental health services to the Cincinnati and surrounding areas. Dr. Bunce has experience providing clinical services, such as individual, group, and family therapy with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Bunce has specialty training and professional interests in Sport Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, and University Counseling. Along with her clinical experience, Dr. Bunce has served as a sport and performance consultant to athletes, teams, and organizations at a range of competitive levels. She has previously volunteered with the Psyching Team at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Marathon and Half Marathon in Columbus, Ohio, and at the Run the Bluegrass Half Marathon in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dr. Bunce was a member of the Varsity Volleyball Team while earning her undergraduate degrees at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. During her time at Miami, she encountered career ending athletic injuries, which inspired her interests in pursuing a career in Clinical and Sport Psychology.
Education:
· Psy.D. at John F. Kennedy University- 2013
· M.A. in Sport Psychology at John F. Kennedy University- 2011
· B.A. in Psychology at Miami University- 2007
· B.S. in Health and Sport Studies at Miami University- 2007
Training Experiences:
· Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Private Practice, Brian D. Riker, Inc.- 2013-2015
· Predoctoral Internship at Alameda County Medical Center, Highland Hospital Campus, in the Department of Neurology/Neuropsychology- 2012-2013
· Externship with the Career Counseling Program at the University of California, Berkeley Counseling and Psychological Services- 2012-2013
Dr. Shawn Saylors, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Shawn Saylors, Psy.D., CMPC, is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow with Bunce Psychological Services under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Bunce. Dr. Saylors joined the practice in September of 2024 to complete his fellowship training after obtaining his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College. He has been a welcome addition to the practice thus far.
Dr. Saylors has prior training and experience working with athletes, college students, and military populations, and is skilled at providing clinical support to children, adolescents, and adults from a range of backgrounds on an individual and group basis. His clinical interests include identity development, resiliency, positive psychology, transition and adjustment, sport and performance enhancement.
Education:
· Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology at Springfield College- 2024
· M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Denver- 2011
· B.A. in Psychology at Clemson University
