Dr. Judy Mier-Chairez is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with people of all ages with OCD, anxiety and related disorders. In addition to seeing clients, she also serves as the Director of Operations for the NOATC. Dr. Mier-Chairez is bilingual, with native fluency in English and Spanish, and is passionate about making evidence-based treatment accessible to those with different language backgrounds. She primarily uses a Cognitive Behavioral framework for treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She will die on the hill that exposure does not need to be a big, scary experience but can be funny and exciting when the therapeutic relationship is strong and supportive. Dr. Mier-Chairez infuses self-compassion in treatment, recognizing there is room for both acceptance and striving for change. Her favorite part of the job is watching her clients conquer their fears and gain new confidence in their abilities.
Dr. Mier-Chairez received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado and her Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville. She completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. She has worked in many different settings including a refugee health center, a primary care clinic, and a community mental health center.
In her free time, Dr. Mier-Chairez enjoys spending time with her husband and son, reading and listening to murder mysteries, exercising, watching football, and playing with her Boxer, Bailey Ray. She also serves on the nominating committee for the International OCD Foundation's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Action Council.
What Her Colleagues Say About Her: Intelligent, Direct, Competent, Focused, Vibrant, Kind, Steadfast
