Mia Curtis is a doctoral student under the supervision of Dr. Tejal Jakatdar. She recently earned her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of San Francisco, where she is currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Mia previously earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Brain Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

 

Before entering graduate school, Mia worked in the medical field as a medical scribe and medical assistant. As a doctoral trainee, Mia has provided therapy to middle school students in the East Bay through a community mental health organization and conducted brief therapy with college students at Northeastern University CAPS. At both sites, she utilized evidence-based and solution-focused approaches to support clients facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and academic stressors.

 

Mia identifies as an integrative clinician who draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), humanistic, and relational frameworks. She values helping clients explore their personal values as a source of motivation for change and believes in the power of connection as a foundation for meaningful therapeutic work. Mia has clinical interest and experience in supporting individuals with mood disorders, trauma, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Mia is thrilled to be joining the team at Willow Anxiety and OCD as she is especially passionate about working with individuals who experience anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Mia is looking forward to supporting clients of all ages in building lives rooted in meaning, flexibility, and self-compassion using CBT, ACT, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She is deeply committed to creating a culturally-sensitive, collaborative therapeutic space for each individual she works with. 

 

In her free time, Mia enjoys spending time with her playful kitten, trying new restaurants, having park picnics, and exploring the diverse cultures and neighborhoods of the Bay Area