Lauren Wadsworth, PhD, ABPP
Clinical Senior Instructor in Psychiatry: School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Rochester Medical Center
Clinical Fellow in Psychiatry & Senior Advisor to the Diversity Equity and Inclusions Office (DEIO): McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Board Certified in Clinical Psychology
NY License #023260; MA License #11070; National Register of Health Service Psychologists #56760
Training: Dr. Lauren Wadsworth earned her undergraduate degree at Smith College. She earned her Master’s and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Dr. Wadsworth completed her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School at the Behavioral Health Partial Program, the OCD Institute (OCDI) and the College Mental Health Program. Dr. Wadsworth became Board Certified in Clinical Psychology in 2021. Following specialized training at the #1 globally recognized OCD Residential treatment facility (McLean’s OCDI), Dr. Wadsworth aimed to increase access to evidence-based treatments for OCD and other disorders, in the Western NY Region. Dr. Wadsworth founded Genesee Valley Psychology (GVP) and Meridian Practice, two mental health clinics that specialize in treating OCD and other severe mental health challenges. These clinics also aid the community by training providers to develop expertise in OCD, BPD, and severe anxiety disorders.
Clinical Expertise: Dr. Wadsworth specializes in the treatment of severe Anxiety Disorders, including OCD, Social Anxiety, and Panic Attacks in adults, children, and adolescents. Dr. Wadsworth uses evidence-based therapies, namely Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy/Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) with added elements of other acceptance-based behavioral therapies. Dr. Wadsworth also specializes in work with individuals who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (i.e. members of the LGBTQIA+ community).
Diversity & Inclusion: Dr. Wadsworth's clinical and research work are both largely informed by a commitment to continuously becoming a more culturally competent clinician and researcher. Dr. Wadsworth offers trainings on Identities, Inclusion, and Diversity in Business and Academic settings, through Twin Star Diversity Trainers.
Ages: Dr. Wadsworth offers treatment for OCD and other anxiety disorders to children through adults.
Research: Dr. Wadsworth's research explores prevalence and treatment of anxiety and depression in marginalized populations across identities (e.g. gender, sexual orientation, race, etc) as well as exploring the overlap of OCD and Trauma/PTSD.
Press: Dr. Wadsworth has spoken about OCD on a number of globally recognized mental health podcasts. She is also the co-author of Did That Just Happen?! Beyond "Diversity"-Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organizations which has received national recognition as a leading oranizational/HR educational book.