With over 1 million followers on social media, Dr. Judith is a multi-faceted board certified Psychiatrist, Media Consultant and award-winning Content Creator
Education & Training
Bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry, Cum laude from Duke University
Medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Business degree from Columbia Business School
Adult psychiatry residency at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Institute
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Medical Hospital and Bellevue Hospital
Chairwoman of the Women in Medicine Board at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medical Board member of national non-profit Let’s Talk Menopause
MY STORY
I immigrated to the US from Trinidad when I was just four years old. Growing up in a religious community, with my father serving as a pastor, sparked my interest in exploring the intersection of spirituality and science.
Before I began practicing, I had the opportunity to travel to more than 30 countries, where I gained insight into how mental health is approached in different cultural and religious communities. This experience inspired me to work towards developing mental health treatments that are inclusive of diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
My Research Lab
I'm proud to lead a team of 10 talented women who serve as clinical research coordinators and physicians. Together, we are dedicated to developing and exploring novel treatments for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as more complex conditions such as dementia and autism.
My lab is the first lab to study High-functioning conditions, such as high-functioning depression, ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, postpartum depression and OCD. We have developed original psychometric scales for mood and anxiety, as well as wellness scales to test products so that they are evidence-based.
Our lab is equipped with cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficiency in our research. We are passionate about what we do, and we are constantly seeking new ways to advance the field of mental health treatment.
Meet My Research Team
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Dr. Deepa Voleti, DO
Sub-Investigator, Board Certified Pediatric & Adult Psychiatrist
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Teresa Escobar
Site Director
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Trisha Srigiriraju
Behavioral Scientist
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Kaitlyn Schultz
Recruitment Specialist, Clinical Research Coordinator & CTMS analyst
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Emily Shapiro
Psychometric Rater
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Margot Deregnaucourt
Clinical Research Coordinator & Patient Recruiter
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Ashley Chan
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Allison (Allie) Degen
Clinical Research Coordinator & Patient Recruiter
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Nikki Joseph, MBA
Manager of Logistics & Patient Recruitment
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Rachel Reifer
Clinical Research Coordinator & Patient Recruiter
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Eshna Patel
Clinical Research Coordinator & Patient Recruitment Specialist
Content Creation
OVER 15 MILLION VIEWS PER MONTH
Posting on social media started as a fun hobby, but it quickly became an important part of my life. As a mental health clinician and researcher, I found it exciting to be able to share my knowledge and expertise with a wider audience.
Creating videos about mental health topics like High-Functioning Depression, ADHD, and trauma has been incredibly rewarding. I am inspired and challenged by the stories and questions of my followers every single day.
Growing my community has been an amazing experience, and I am excited to keep creating content that helps people in a fun and approachable way. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world through my work on social.