Taryn Fitzgerald, PhD
Taryn Fitzgerald, PhD(she/her/hers)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Behavioral Therapist

Works with: Teens, Adults
Licensed in: Rhode Island

Meet Taryn

Taryn is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Behavioral Therapist at CBTeam. She specializes in the evidence-based treatment of trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and related conditions, providing therapy to adolescents and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other evidence-based behavioral approaches.

Prior to joining CBTeam, Taryn completed her graduate training at the University of Missouri St. Louis and her predoctoral internships at the White River Junction VA Medical Center before completing her postdoctoral fellowship at the Providence VA Medical Center/Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Her clinical work focuses on addressing the impacts of trauma on functioning, and her prior research focused on the interaction between trauma exposure, stress, and biological systems.

Outside of work, Taryn enjoys reading, participating in equestrian sports, and spending time with her dogs. She brings a compassionate, open, and culturally sensitive approach to working with individuals experiencing difficulties with functioning and daily life. Clients can expect to actively engage in evidence-based treatment tailored to their unique history, specific goals, and personal strengths when working with Taryn.

Favorite Quote

“Courage is found in unlikely places.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

Education

  • Post-doctoral Fellowship: Trauma Recovery Services, Providence VA Medical Center/Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

  • Pre-doctoral Internship: Clinical Psychology, White River Junction VA Medical Center

  • Graduate: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri St. Louis

  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with a minor in Psychology, Connecticut College