Valerie Photos

Valerie Photos has diverse work experience in the field of psychology and clinical research. Valerie is currently working as a Principal Investigator at Adams Clinical since 2022. Prior to that, they were an Operating Partner at Iaso Ventures, an investment firm focused on neuroscience and behavioral health, from 2019 to 2022. Valerie also served as the Director at the Center for Personality and Reflective Performance from 2018 to 2022.

Valerie's academic background includes roles at Harvard University, where they were a Psychology Lecturer from 2010 to present, and a Teaching Fellow for Psychology E-1240, Abnormal Psychology from 2008 to 2010. Valerie was also an Assistant in Psychology at Harvard Medical School from 2010 to 2014.

In addition, Valerie has practical experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Psychgarden from 2014 to 2018, providing evidence-based treatment for addictions and personality disorders. Valerie also worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the 3East Adolescent Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program at McLean Hospital from 2011 to 2012, and as a Psychology Fellow at McLean Hospital from 2009 to 2010.

Valerie's expertise in psychology and clinical research is complemented by their postdoctoral fellowship as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Gunderson Residence of McLean Hospital from 2010 to 2011. Valerie also served as a Clinical Psychologist Affiliate at Two Brattle Center from 2011 to 2017.

Overall, Valerie Photos has a strong background in psychology, with experience in academia, clinical practice, research, and investment in the field of neuroscience and behavioral health.

Valerie Photos obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University from 2004 to 2010. Prior to that, they received a BA in Human Development and Psychology from the University of Chicago from 1999 to 2003. Valerie also holds additional certifications, including Advanced Training in Mentalization-Based Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder from the Anna Freud Centre in 2012, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training from Behavioral Tech, LLC.