Liz LoTempio, PsyD

Licensed psychologist, Washington State

DBT-LBC Certified Clinician

Dr. LoTempio specializes in working with individuals who are wanting to reduce suicidal and self-harming behaviors, individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and/or PTSD, and individuals with eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder). Dr. LoTempio provides evidence-based treatment for these and other presenting problems for adults and adolescents, including dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

While Dr. LoTempio places a high value on treatments that are supported by the research, she also recognizes the limitations of the research, particularly for under-represented groups. Therefore, Dr. LoTempio also strongly believes in tailoring the treatment to the individual, understanding their environment and cultural context, and the central importance of developing a strong, collaborative relationship based on compassion and validation. Dr. LoTempio is committed to providing quality care to clients from all backgrounds and identities, honoring each client’s unique experiences, values, and goals through tailored and culturally responsive treatment. Dr. LoTempio provides gender-affirming care, follows a Health at Every Size model, and is committed to the work of anti-racism and racial justice in her clinical work and personal life.

Dr. LoTempio is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) and the Washington State Psychological Association (WSPA). Dr. LoTempio volunteers for the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Dr. LoTempio is a board member for Vashon Youth and Family Services.

 

  • Member of the clinical faculty in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington

  • Co-founder of the DBT Center of Tacoma

 

Education and Training

  • Evidence Based Treatment Centers of Seattle

    • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Yale University School of Medicine

    • APA-Accredited Pre-doctoral Fellowship, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium

    • Doctor of Psychology: Clinical Psychology

    • Master of Science: Clinical Psychology

  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    • Eating Disorders Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

  • Boston University

    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology