Dr. Tejal A. Jakatdar PH.D.
Psychologist
1616 Walnut St Suite 714 Philadelphia PA, 19103About
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, specific phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder), mood disorders (depression, postpartum depression), body-focused repetitive behaviors (hair pulling, skin picking), perfectionism, procrastination, and issues related to infertility. My clinical philosophy is to approach you as a whole person and not just your target symptoms. I use an integrative combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and some techniques/principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy including mindfulness strategies. I work on tailoring evidence-based approaches for your needs and your level of readiness. I believe in treating you with warmth, empathy, patience, and kindness. Together, we will collaboratively work on changing unhelpful/ineffective thinking patterns and behaviors, and learn new skills and tools so you can live a richer and more fulfilling life.
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I am originally from India. I have studied acculturation in anxiety disorders and body image concerns in Indian and Caucasian populations. I am sensitive to cultural issues when devising treatment interventions with clients of different ethnicities.
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I received my doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia. I completed my internship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. I have been in private practice for 6 years. I served as adjunct faculty for the clinical psychology program at Temple University and have supervised several practicum and post doctoral students. My research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and I have written a book chapter on treating social anxiety disorder. I have presented at numerous national and international conferences and given talks for professional and lay audiences.
Education and Training
New-York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center Predoctoral internship 2009
Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Philadelphia Postdoctoral fellowship 2011
Old Dominion University MS 2005
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical psychologist Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Philadelphia 2010 - 2014
- Adjunct faculty Temple University 2014 - 2014
Treatments
- Anxiety disorders, OCD, skin picking/hair pulling, depression, stress, procrastination, perfectionism, infertility
Internships
- Weill Cornell Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Anxiety and Depression Association of America
What do you attribute your success to?
I've been very fortunate to have trained with wonderful and knowledgable mentors. My husband's support has been unwavering. I've always been driven and passionate about clinical psychology.
Areas of research
Treatment outcome research for anxiety disorders, OCD, and depression.
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending time with my toddler son and husband, reading fiction, exploring new cultures through their cuisine, traveling
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