Elizabeth Didie
Psychologist, PhD
Rhode Island
Eating disorders-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Body dysmorphic disorder-Athletes, medical students, and graduate students-Anxiety-Life transitions-Academic issues-
Elizabeth Didie
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Professional statement
Dr. Elizabeth Didie is a psychologist in private practice in Providence, RI. Her College Hill office is centrally located to local universities, and she works with many members of the Brown and RISD communities.
Dr. Didie's practice focuses on evidence-based treatment for body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders including bulimia and binge eating disorder, OCD, and other anxiety disorders. She also enjoys working with student athletes, and has a deep appreciation for the challenge of performing under intense mental and physical pressures. Dr. Didie's treatment orientation is rooted in skills-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in order to provide her clients longterm relief from preoccupying negative thoughts and behaviors in a short course of treatment.
Dr. Didie received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Drexel University and completed her internship and clinical fellowship at Northwestern University Medical School. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, and the recipient of numerous honors for her research, teaching, and clinical skill.
Work and Education
Academy of Eating Disorders, Body Image and Prevention Special Interest Group Co-Chair
Brown University Behavior, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human
Private Practice
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation, Board of Directors / Co-Chair of Research and Certification
Rhode Island Hospital, Body Dysmorphic Disorder Program Research Associate
Butler Hospital, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program Staff Psychologist
Butler Hospital, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program Research Psychologist
Drexel University, PhD, 2003
American University, MA, 1998
Fordham University, BS in Psychology, 1995
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Eating disorders - Including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purging, calorie counting, body image concerns
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Using exposure and response prevention to help clients confront OCD, e.g. concern with and/or fear of germs and becoming 'contaminated'
Body dysmorphic disorder - Decreasing preoccupation with appearance by learning how to recognize irrational thoughts and replace with more positive frameworks
Athletes, medical students, and graduate students - Works with athletes, medical students, and graduate students
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Academic issues - Adjusting to college; managing developmental and emotional challenges in school; balancing schoolwork and personal life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (50min)
- Initial session:$225 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
Client testimonials
"Dr. Didie was very kind and listened to what type of help I was looking for."
- Zencare client • September 2020"She was very kind and willing to listen."
- Zencare client • May 2020"I see Dr. Didie on a regular basis. She has helped me develop effective strategies and coping mechanisms to recover from my eating disorder and feel in control of my anxiety. I have worked with several therapists throughout my life, but Dr. Didie has been the most helpful and supportive.
Dr. Didie is a great match for individuals experiencing disordered eating."
- Brown University Student • February 2015"Dr. Didie was an amazing therapist. She helped me in more ways than I could have hoped. She offered a sense of wisdom that I really needed and helped me to rationalize my hard and scary thoughts. She made herself available to me no matter what time it was or day it was I could always turn to her and she would walk me through the tough times and she stayed with me. To this day she still checks in with me; she’s got a huge heart and she is passionate about helping patients to heal and flourish."
- Young Professional • December 2019"I saw Dr. Didie for help with my depression, anxiety, eating disorder, and general negative self-image. Dr. Didie was incredible at helping me get to the root of my problems and staying motivated to improve. Working with her changed my life in ways I could never have imagined - she made me feel totally accepted and worthy, and she guided me to a healthier place without judgment. Dr. Didie understood me and what I was going through, which made me feel completely comfortable talking with her and helped me understand where I stood, where I wanted to be, and what was in my way. I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Dr. Didie; she really helped me learn how to grow from the bottom up and to accept myself in ways I thought were completely out of my reach."
- Johnson & Wales University Student • February 2015"Dr. Didie is a skilled, empathetic therapist who really knows how to listen and ask the right questions. I look forward to working with her."
- Zencare client • February 2022"Excellent"
- Zencare client • January 2023