Valeria Tretyak, Ph.D.

Are you or a loved one feeling stuck in patterns of overthinking, gripped by fear, or overwhelmed by the pressures of managing work, school, general daily life, or becoming a new parent? Maybe OCD, anxiety, or specific phobias are in the driver's seat — creating panic, social worries, constant doubt, or specific fears that are hard to shake. You're looking for real tools backed by science and research that are shared with compassion and patience. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based therapies like ERP, CBT, and ACT. I specialize in helping teens, adults, new parents, and families experiencing OCD and anxiety, using evidence-based strategies that support symptom improvement, while fostering mindfulness, acceptance, and personal growth. In addition to individual therapy, I provide family sessions to support those whose loved one are navigating OCD and other anxiety-related conditions and consult mental health providers working with OCD and general exposure therapy. I have a rich cultural background having lived and studied across the world and strongly believe that mental health does not exist in a vacuum. Therapy with me is a collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored experience — not a one-size-fits-all formula. I strive to take a holistic approach in treatment, by examining the role of various psychosocial, environmental, physiological, cultural, and spiritual factors at play. I value warmth, collaboration, and empathy above all; but you can also trust me to hold you accountable to recognizing the patterns that no longer serve you and making the changes you desire to achieve the life you deserve. I have dedicated the past 16 years to studying the art and science of psychological research and practice. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, and completed my clinical residency, and postdoctoral fellowship and specialization training in OCD and anxiety-related conditions, at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Prior to that I lived and studied in the UK where I earned master's degrees in Brain Sciences and Organizational Psychology.