About Dr. Ali Thiel, PhD

Hello!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing therapy to adults. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, and OCD.

I’ve found that specializing in treatment for eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and OCD allows me to provide more comprehensive and adaptable therapy, particularly when clients are experiencing symptoms across multiple areas.

My clinical experience has included graduate therapy and assessment practica at university community clinics, a group practice, a general psychiatric hospital, a hospital-based inpatient program for eating disorders, and a residential program for kids.

I completed my predoctoral clinical internship at West Virginia University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine in Charleston/Charleston Area Medical Center and gained experience working in outpatient clinics for eating disorders, anxiety, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). During internship, I also completed rotations in neuropsychological assessment, hospital-based psychiatric inpatient services, hospital-based consult and liaison, and integrated primary care.

My postdoctoral fellowship was at the Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle (EBTCS) where I gained more experience with eating disorder treatment. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked as a staff psychologist at EBTCS and received specialized training in treating anxiety and OCD while seeing clients through both the Eating Disorders Center and the Adult Anxiety Center.

Throughout my training and career, I’ve had considerable experience providing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and Motivational Interviewing (MI), in addition to other evidence-based therapy modalities.

When not working, you can find me spending time with family and friends, enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the PNW, or learning a new hobby.

Professional Credentials

Licensure

  • Washington Psychologist License: PY61000934 (under Alexandra Thiel)

  • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted by the PSYPACT Commission, APIT Mobility Number: 16681

Education

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Wyoming

  • M.A. in Psychology, University of North Dakota

  • B.A. in Psychology, University of Notre Dame

Training & Experience

  • Staff Psychologist, Eating Disorders Center and Adult Anxiety Center, Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorders, Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle

  • Predoctoral Internship, West Virginia University Department of Behavioral Medicine, Charleston/Charleston Area Medical Center

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