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Dr. Berisha is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she specialized in clinical health psychology. With a warm, supportive, and scientifically grounded approach, Dr. Berisha believes that the therapeutic relationship is a key component in creating lasting change. She strives to foster an environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
Dr. Berisha uses evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and ADHD. She also utilizes the Gottman Method in couples therapy, focusing on improving communication, working with gridlocked issues, and building a deep sense of shared meaning and connection.
With extensive experience working in medical settings, Dr. Berisha has helped clients navigate health-related challenges such as binge eating disorder, insomnia, infertility and pregnancy loss, and living with chronic illness (including pain, endocrine disorders, GI issues, and cardiac conditions, among others). She also has expertise in working with clients who have had weight loss surgery and/or are using GLP-1 medications. Her work integrates the latest research to provide effective, personalized interventions that support clients in managing both their psychological and physical well-being.
Above all, Dr. Berisha is dedicated to making therapy a positive and rewarding experience. She combines professionalism with a compassionate, engaging approach to help clients feel empowered, motivated, and supported throughout their journey of healing and growth.
- Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, & Depression
- Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Illness Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Specific Phobias
- Behavioral Medicine & Health Psychology
- Cancer
- CBT for Insomnia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Stress Management
- Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Body Image Dissatisfaction
- Disordered Eating & Orthorexia
- Infertility & Reproductive Psychology
- Infertility
- Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss
- Perinatal & Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premenstural Syndrome (PMS)
- OCD & Related Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Relationships
- Adjusting to Parenthood
- Caretaker Support
- Couples Counseling
- Individual Therapy for Relationship Concerns
- Single & Dating-Related Concerns
- Weight Management
- Bariatric Surgery Counseling
- Bariatric Surgery Evaluations
- Behavioral Weight Loss
- Binge Eating + Weight Loss
- GLP-1s and Weight Loss Medication Counseling
- Additional Areas Of Expertise
- ADHD
- Adjustment Disorder/Life Transitions
- Grief
- Military Readjustment
- Self-Esteem Concerns
- Workplace issues/Work-life balance
- Health Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Dr. Berisha received her PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her internship and postdoctoral residency at VA Connecticut Healthcare System.
Prior to joining MBH, Dr. Berisha worked at the following sites:
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Yale School of Medicine
- VCU Health
- VCU Center for Psychological Services and Development
First Session: $250
Follow-Ups: $235
Couples Therapy: $250