Mary Beth Medvide, PhD (she/her/hers)
I am a licensed psychologist offering evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and disruptive behaviors, as well as parent coaching and specialized care for LGBTQ+ youth.
I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults in outpatient, community, and educational settings. My clinical expertise includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for mood, anxiety, and disruptive disorders, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth.
I have master’s degrees from Columbia University and Boston College and a Ph.D. from Boston College in counseling psychology. I completed a clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. In addition to my clinical work, I am an assistant professor in the psychology department at Suffolk University, where I teach courses in a graduate mental health counseling program.
Dr. Medvide is an independent contractor
Dr. Medvide is an esteemed psychologist and researcher known for her expertise in topics such as hope and youth mental health. Her scholarly contributions have been featured in various esteemed journals and publications, where she has been cited and sought after for interviews. Below are a few examples:
- Time Magazine (quoted): How to Cultivate Hope When You Don’t Have Any
- American Psychology Association’s magazine, Monitor on Psychology (referenced/quoted): Hope as the Antidote
- Suffolk Magazine (full interview): The Power of Hope
