With over 10 years of experience in psychology, Dr. Protti specializes in evidence-based care based in a biopsychosocial framework. Her specialty in health psychology began with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and biology and a master’s degree in experimental psychology. She earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi, with a dissertation focused on emotion regulation in migraine disorders. She completed a pre-doctoral internship then a post-doctoral fellowship in pain and rehabilitation psychology.

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She has professional experience across diverse settings, including community mental health, academic medical centers, pain clinics, and college campuses. She frequently collaborates with various disciplines such as medicine, physical therapy, and social work. Her expertise encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), addressing conditions like chronic pain, neurological disorders, and general mental health.

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Psychological assessment and evaluation are core offerings in her practice at Affective Motion, conducting pre-surgical psychological evaluations for bariatric, pain management, solid organ transplants, bone marrow transplants, and other specific surgeries.

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Contact the Affective Motion team to discuss how these services can address your needs.