Rate My Professor Jenna Holt

Jenna Holt, PsyD, serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department in the School of Science at Mary Baldwin University, a position she has held since joining the faculty in 2011. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from James Madison University, followed by a Master of Science in Counseling from Radford University, and culminated her education with a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical and School Psychology from James Madison University. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Dr. Holt actively maintains her clinical proficiency by conducting psychological assessments and providing outpatient counseling services to clients in the surrounding community. At Mary Baldwin University, she functions as the department's clinical psychologist and delivers instruction in foundational courses such as introductory psychology, as well as advanced topics including Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Abnormal Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Assessment and Measurement. Her dedication to education extends to mentoring undergraduate students in research projects exploring diverse psychological phenomena.

Dr. Holt's scholarly pursuits focus on ecopsychology, examining the intricate connections between individuals and the natural environment—a subject central to her dissertation and the foundation for her ongoing and future research endeavors. She has made a notable contribution to the field through her co-authorship of the chapter titled “Environmental Beliefs and Values: In Search of Models and Methods,” published in the Springer volume Making Sense of Beliefs and Values: Theory, Research, and Practice. Furthermore, Dr. Holt is designated by Mary Baldwin University as an expert resource on critical social issues, including the abuse of children, domestic violence, the effects of media on children, mental illness among college students, teen violence, and related topics concerning women and minorities in education. In her leadership capacity as department chair, she oversees the Psychological Sciences program, contributing to its development and the certification of global education curricula. These roles highlight her multifaceted impact on psychological education, clinical practice, and community outreach at Mary Baldwin University.