Patricia Pedreira, PhD

Dr. Pedreira earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Miami, with a specialization in clinical health psychology. She completed her predoctoral internship at Duke University Medical Center in the adult health – cancer concentration. She is currently a postdoctoral resident under the supervision of Priya Bansal, Ph.D.

Dr. Pedreira has experience working with diverse populations across various healthcare settings, including cancer centers, medical centers, VA hospitals, and university clinics. She has particular expertise in psycho-oncology, having provided comprehensive psychological services to cancer patients, survivors, and their families throughout the cancer care continuum. Dr. Pedreira is passionate about addressing health disparities in underserved communities and is bilingual, offering services in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Pedreira works with adolescents and adults facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, sleep disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, adjustment difficulties, and health-related distress. She has specialized experience in supporting individuals coping with chronic medical conditions, treatment adherence challenges, as well as supporting caregivers and family members.

Dr. Pedreira’s therapeutic approach is integrative, incorporating evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. She is trained in the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Dr. Pedreira views therapy as a collaborative process and tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique cultural background, values, and individual needs. She is committed to providing a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to achieve personal growth and well-being.