Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

Director & Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Office

Arlington, VA, Washington, DC, Bethesda, MD

Telehealth

Yes

Specialties

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Perinatal & Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating + Weight Loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Single & Dating-Related Concerns, Grief, Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss, Bulimia Nervosa, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Weight Loss, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Therapy For Racial/Ethnic Minorities & Immigrants, Specific Phobias, Adjustment Disorder/Life Transitions, Premenstural Syndrome (PMS), Disordered Eating & Orthorexia, LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy, Bariatric Surgery Counseling, Individual Therapy for Relationship Concerns, Panic Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), CBT for Insomnia, Body Image Dissatisfaction, GLP-1s and Weight Loss Medication Counseling, Workplace issues/Work-life balance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Chronic Illness, Binge Eating Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Self-Esteem Concerns, Infertility, Stress Management, Depression, Egg Freezing

Treatment Modalities

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Exposure Therapy

About Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.

Dr. Doshi is a clinical psychologist with unique training in both eating disorders and weight management. She additionally provides evidence-based treatment for commonly comorbid disorders such as insomnia, anxiety and depression.

Dr. Doshi has served as a clinician on several NIH-grant funded trials testing innovative approaches to the treatment of eating disorders and weight management. These experiences have helped her value the process of integrating research into the therapy room. Dr. Doshi tailors scientific research and evidence-based treatments to provide individualized care to her patients.

Dr. Doshi primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her treatment with clients. She particularly enjoys using ACT in helping clients understand where issues of avoidance of emotional distress might be creating mental health struggles and/or physical ailments. She enjoys helping clients clarify their values to help them build motivation and live a more meaningful life.

Dr. Doshi believes in providing patients with the tools they need to engage in long lasting behavior change. She strives to create a warm, inviting, and safe space for her clients to explore their struggles and learn how to make long lasting changes.

Education/Training

Dr. Doshi received her Ph.D. from Drexel University and completed her internship at Duke University Medical Center. She has worked at the following sites:

Duke Diet and Fitness Center

Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Duke Psychiatry Sleep Clinic

Duke Biofeedback and Pain Management Center

Drexel Eating Disorders & Obesity Research Lab

Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders

Rates

First Session: $250

Follow-Ups: $235

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Dr. Doshi has put together an incredible team of psychologists and dietitians. I’ve collaborated in care of clients with them, and I’d 100% trust any of the providers at MBH to support someone I cared about. The care is compassionate and also science-backed. Yes please.

Shawn Hondorp, Ph.D.

Dr. Doshi and her team are top notch clinicians. I would highly recommend this group to anyone seeking the latest and most effective evidence-based treatments, especially related to eating disordered and related challenges.

Dr. Dana Lipsky

Sapna and I were colleagues at Duke, where I had the chance to work alongside and learn from Sapna at a weight management clinic and pain clinic. She is a kind, smart, and insightful therapist who would provide excellent care to a range of clients.

Megan McVay