Dr. Lindsey Salerno, Psy.D.

Dr. Salerno (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based treatment for trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, and body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including hair pulling and skin picking. She works with people who are tired of feeling controlled by fear, intrusive thoughts, or habits they can't seem to stop. Many of her clients have tried to manage their symptoms on their own, or have found that talking about their struggles alone hasn't brought relief, and are ready for an approach that gives them practical tools and a clear path forward.

How She Works

Dr. Salerno is a certified clinician and supervisor in gold-standard treatments, including Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for trauma, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and related conditions. She also provides Comprehensive Behavior (ComB) Treatment for BFRBs, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).

Dr. Salerno's approach is empathetic, collaborative, and active. She knows that facing difficult memories, fears, and urges takes courage, so she moves at a pace that is challenging but manageable. Together, she and her clients set clear goals, track progress, and adjust the plan as needed. Sessions are focused and skills-based, with practical strategies and between-session practice that build confidence and lead to real change. Her goal is to help clients break free from cycles of fear, avoidance, and compulsion and live more fully.

Credentials and Experience

Dr. Salerno completed her clinical and research training at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, where PE and ERP therapies were developed, as well as UPenn's Center for Cognitive Therapy. Through her doctoral residency at MainLine Health's Bryn Mawr Family Practice and Gender Care Center, she provided integrative care alongside medical professionals, working with LGBTQIA+ individuals undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and gender-affirming medical procedures. She holds master's degrees in School Counseling and Clinical Psychology, as well as a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.