Dr. Valerie Weed is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Operations at Primary Care Psychology Associates. She specializes in working with adults and adolescents.
She earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in health psychology. Before pursuing her doctorate, she graduated from Middlebury College with a double major in Neuroscience and Religion. She also completed post-baccalaureate work in psychology at New York University. Since that time, Dr. Weed has been certified as a wellness coach and has trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques. Her passion for learning is an enduring part of her life and she continues to study the latest empirically-validated treatments in the field.
Dr. Weed uses a collaborative, solution-focused approach to treatment, offering both short- and long-term techniques depending on the individual needs of the patient. She offers a supportive environment in which patients are empowered by learning strategies to better cope with their symptoms. Her goal is to help patients to find the tools they need to live happier and healthier lives. She works in partnership with patients to set goals that are consistent with their core values, to identify and confront any barriers to change, and to take action to achieve and sustain health-supporting behaviors.
Dr. Weed’s work experiences encompass a long list of reputed organizations, including inpatient and outpatient programs within hospitals, a pain clinic, a boutique private practice, and therapeutic schools. She has worked with patients of all ages and now focuses on working with adolescents and adults. Dr. Weed also works with couples. She capitalizes on her cognitive flexibility and creativity to identify appropriate interventions and adapt them to the needs of patients with a wide range of concerns.
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Management of Diabetes, Weight Management, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, Health & Wellness Behavior Change, Couples Therapy
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
Contact: 847-686-0090, ext 0130
[email protected]
Click here, or call us at (847) 686 0090 to set up an appointment with Dr. Weed.
She earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology with a specialization in health psychology. Before pursuing her doctorate, she graduated from Middlebury College with a double major in Neuroscience and Religion. She also completed post-baccalaureate work in psychology at New York University. Since that time, Dr. Weed has been certified as a wellness coach and has trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques. Her passion for learning is an enduring part of her life and she continues to study the latest empirically-validated treatments in the field.
Dr. Weed uses a collaborative, solution-focused approach to treatment, offering both short- and long-term techniques depending on the individual needs of the patient. She offers a supportive environment in which patients are empowered by learning strategies to better cope with their symptoms. Her goal is to help patients to find the tools they need to live happier and healthier lives. She works in partnership with patients to set goals that are consistent with their core values, to identify and confront any barriers to change, and to take action to achieve and sustain health-supporting behaviors.
Dr. Weed’s work experiences encompass a long list of reputed organizations, including inpatient and outpatient programs within hospitals, a pain clinic, a boutique private practice, and therapeutic schools. She has worked with patients of all ages and now focuses on working with adolescents and adults. Dr. Weed also works with couples. She capitalizes on her cognitive flexibility and creativity to identify appropriate interventions and adapt them to the needs of patients with a wide range of concerns.
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain, Behavioral Management of Diabetes, Weight Management, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, Health & Wellness Behavior Change, Couples Therapy
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
Contact: 847-686-0090, ext 0130
[email protected]
Click here, or call us at (847) 686 0090 to set up an appointment with Dr. Weed.
