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Dr. Lindsey Berisha, Ph.D

Lindsey Berisha, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Office

Bethesda, MD

Telehealth

Yes
Specialties
Single & Dating-Related Concerns, Binge Eating + Weight Loss, Perinatal & Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Grief, Behavioral Weight Loss, Chronic Pain, Specific Phobias, Adjustment Disorder/Life Transitions, Bariatric Surgery Counseling, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Individual Therapy for Relationship Concerns, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Panic Disorder, Military Readjustment, Bariatric Surgery Evaluations, CBT for Insomnia, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Workplace issues/Work-life balance, GLP-1s and Weight Loss Medication Counseling, Chronic Illness, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Infertility, Self-Esteem Concerns, Stress Management, Caretaker Support, Depression
Treatment Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
About Lindsey Berisha, Ph.D.

Dr. Lindsey Berisha is a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training and expertise in clinical health psychology. She provides evidence-based interventions for behavioral weight management, binge eating disorder, insomnia, depression, stress, and anxiety. She also works with individuals living with chronic health conditions such as chronic pain and diabetes, as well as those with co-occurring mental and physical health concerns. Additionally, she works with individuals both before and after weight loss surgery and has expertise in conducting psychological evaluations for individuals considering surgery. 

Dr. Berisha primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work with clients. Both approaches help individuals to gain insight into the relationships among their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to develop alternative strategies to reduce distress and break unhelpful patterns. She helps clients to examine and resolve ambivalence, and to enhance and maintain motivation for long-term change. Dr. Berisha believes that no matter the issue that brings one to therapy, a collaborative and trusting relationship between therapist and client is essential. She strives to create a therapeutic environment that is collaborative, warm, and tailored toward each individual client and their goals.

Prior to joining MBH, Dr. Berisha was the lead psychologist in the behavioral weight management and bariatric surgery programs at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Additionally, she has led trainings across the country to educate physicians and other medical providers about the psychological aspects of behavior change and to equip providers with skills to assist their patients in making lasting changes to manage their health.

Education/Training

Dr. Berisha received her PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond and completed her internship and postdoctoral residency at VA Connecticut Healthcare System before being hired on as a staff psychologist. She also served as an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry.

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I have worked with Dr. Berisha for 6 years, and she is an excellent clinical health psychologist. Dr. Berisha’s passion is helping others live a healthier lifestyle, and she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their physical and emotional well-being. She is empathetic, compassionate, an active listener, and will go out of her way to help her patients. As a provider who refers to Dr. Berisha, I know her to be an expert in her field of clinical health psychology and an excellent colleague with whom to collaborate. All of the patients whom I have referred to Dr. Berisha have enjoyed working with her and have reported that through working with her they have been able to make significant changes in their lives. Dr. Berisha’s feedback to providers has enhanced patient-centered care, and her feedback to her patients has enhanced their belief in their ability to manage their health and collaborate with other medical providers. I would highly recommend Dr. Berisha to any patient or provider looking to work with a health psychologist.

Laura Wandner