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Dr. Nadia Locey

Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Accepting clients Last Updated 1 days ago

My therapeutic style is warm and genuine and I like to use humor when appropriate. I am a big proponent of using therapeutic techniques that have good research evidence demonstrating their effectiveness. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for adolescents and adults.

CBT teaches clients coping skills to manage their emotions and behaviors. It also changes clients' emotions by helping them change their thoughts and behaviors. I provide CBT to address the following presenting problems: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and difficulties adjusting to major life changes.

DBT is an adaption of CBT that was developed to help clients with multiple problems in multiple areas who struggle with chronically dysregulated emotions. These clients may also have suicidal behaviors, self-harm behaviors, impulsive behaviors, difficulties in their interpersonal relationships, and/or Borderline Personality Disorder. I also have specialty training in the DBT Prolonged Exposure protocol for individuals with comorbid Borderline Personality Disorder and PTSD.

In terms of my education and experience, I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University in 2014. I then participated in my first postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington with Dr. Marsha Linehan, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Afterwards, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Jacqueline Pistorello at the University of Nevada, Reno, focusing on providing clinical services to college students and conducting research on evidence-based treatments for suicidal behaviors. As a faculty member at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, I taught medical students, psychiatry residents, and child psychiatry fellows about psychology, therapeutic techniques, and how to interact with patients. I opened my private practice in 2017 in Reno, Nevada and recently moved to Virginia.


Specialties

Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Infertility Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Parenting Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Relationship Issues Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Dr. Nadia Locey is in network for the following plans:

Lyra Health
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1568890200

Rates

First session $225
Ongoing sessions $225

Practice Hours

Monday --
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Meditation Mindfulness Parent Coaching Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Immigrants International LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 16
  • License(s): NV-PY0764, VA-0810008412

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American, Mixed Race, White
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight

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