Meet Our Clinicians
Our team is trained in the best treatments for OCD. We also know that treatment is hard. Our approach is to use the best treatments, personalized with your unique needs, and used at your pace, to make sure that you have the most successful recovery journey possible.
Dr. Levinson is a licensed psychologist, health service provider, and clinical supervisor at the Louisville OCD Clinic.
Dr. Russell, is a Licensed Psychologist. He supervises and trains doctoral students and other clinical trainees.
Dr. Mark Schirmer is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Louisville OCD Clinic, where he provides individual and group therapy.
Dr. Sawyer obtained his master’s degree from the University of Louisville, completing his internship at Stony Brook University Counseling and Psychological Services. He earned his doctorate in 2019.
Dr. Whitley Paden is a postdoctoral fellow at the Louisville OCD Clinic where she receives training and regular supervision in the treatment of OCD and eating disorders.
Sara Sutphin, MEd, is a licensed psychological practitioner and therapist. She has over 12 years experience.
Amanda Velez, M.S.S.W., is a Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (MFTA) trained to utilize Exposure Response and Ritual Prevent (ERP) therapy for the treatment of OCD.
Brenda Arellano, M.S., L.P.A., is a bilingual, Licensed Psychological Associate.
Kristina Waters, MSSW, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate has been trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Lindsay James, C.S.W., is a certified social worker that specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma.
Jessica Dowell, M.A., is a therapist the Louisville OCD Clinic. Jessica received bachelors degrees in psychology and political science, as well as her masters in Counseling Psychology, at the University of Louisville.
Irina Vanzhula, M.S., is a doctoral student therapist at the Louisville Center for Eating Disorders, where she is supervised by Dr. Alex Pruitt.
Skyler Green, M.A., is a doctoral student therapist for the Louisville OCD Clinic, where she is supervised by Dr. Broderick Sawyer.
Anna Ortiz, M.S., is a doctoral student therapist at the Louisville OCD Clinic, supervised by Dr. Cheri Levinson.
“Jojo” Yao, M.Phil., is a doctoral student therapist at the Louisville OCD Clinic, where she is supervised by Dr. Broderick Sawyer.
Get Help Today
We are available at the Louisville OCD Clinic to help you navigate toward recovery. Please call us today – your life can’t wait any longer!
Phone: 502.403.7818