I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Duke University. Following an internship at the Duke University Medical Center, I was a fellow in the VA's MIRECC (Mental Illness Research, Education, & Clinical Center) Program. Over the course of these experiences, I obtained training in evidence-based treatments for a range of psychological issues, including struggles with anxiety/stress, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, dysregulating eating/health behaviors, and self-harm. I was also conducting research, with work published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Psychiatry Research, and the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, among other outlets.
After moving into private practice, I spent more than a decade at the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center (Dr. Reid Wilson, the director of the clinic, is an internationally recognized specialist in OCD treatment). At the clinic, I developed further expertise in helping clients with anxiety disorders, postraumatic stress disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
My therapeutic approach is informed by a range of evidence-based 'cognitive behavioral therapies' (CBT), including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP), and Metacognitive Therapy.
I am currently providing individual therapy to adults 18+, both at my office located in Durham, NC, and via a HIPAA-compliant telepsychology (video) service. I am also authorized to provide telepsychology to persons residing in any of the 31 states that are participating in the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
Outside of work and family-related activity, I've long been involved in music creation and performance. I also try to squeeze in as much soccer-playing as time allows.
Vito Guerra, Ph.D.
For Further Information or Scheduling...
Dr. Guerra provides individual therapy to adults 18+, both at his office located in Durham, NC, and via a HIPAA-compliant telepsychology (video) service. Dr. Guerra is also authorized to provide telepsychology to persons residing in any of the 31 states that are participating in the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
If you would like more information about therapy services, fees, and/or appointment scheduling, please use the form below or send an email to vitoguerra@atsclinicnc.com.
Note that clients are responsible for full payment of appointment fees at the time of service. Clients are provided with documentation necessary to submit claims for insurance reimbursement. If you contact your insurance company, they should be able to provide you with details regarding reimbursement for therapy appointments provided by an 'out-of-network' psychologist (I am considered an 'out-of-network' provider in the language of insurance policies).
Vito Guerra, Ph.D.
1777 Fordham Blvd, Suite 202
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(984) 520-3125
NC License #3891; APIT #10881