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Dr. Joy Vala, MD

Dr. Joy Vala, MD

Psychiatrist
MA
I am a prescribing psychotherapist.I attended Harvard Medical School and am a psychiatrist who has specialized in psychotherapy throughout my 20 year career. I am also a clinical professor and clinical supervisor. I can prescribe medication that can enhance the effectiveness of the psychotherapy and the deep, individualized knowledge of you from therapy which enables elegant prescribing which leads to quicker while also safer results.

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About Dr. Joy Vala

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

AEDP
Experiential Therapy
Christian Counseling
Integrative
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Joy Vala

I am a prescribing psychotherapist.I attended Harvard Medical School and am a psychiatrist who has specialized in psychotherapy throughout my 20 year career. I am also a clinical professor and clinical supervisor. I can prescribe medication that can enhance the effectiveness of the psychotherapy and the deep, individualized knowledge of you from therapy which enables elegant prescribing which leads to quicker while also safer results.

In-network insurances

Dr. Joy Vala is not in-network with any insurances

It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders

Other popular visit reasons

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Abandonment issues
Academic Stress
Pain Management Consultation
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Abandonment issues
Academic Stress
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • CHA Cambridge Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1821108234

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Which board certifications does Dr. Joy Vala have?

Dr. Joy Vala is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joy Vala?

Dr. Joy Vala frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joy Vala on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joy Vala speak?

Dr. Joy Vala speaks English.

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