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Dr. Desiree Frain, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist serving Atlanta and surrounding areas in providing individualized, evidence-based psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns. She completed her doctoral degree in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her clinical expertise is focused on providing tailored psychotherapy to individuals struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and more.
Dr. Frain utilizes a variety of interventions, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), CBT, ACT, and more, while prioritizing a social justice informed and person-oriented approach. Dr. Frain is passionate about incorporating individual’s specific needs regarding culturally-informed treatment and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, including individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent clients, religious and/or spiritual clients, and others with diverse identities and lived experiences.
Dr. Frain provides individual and couples therapy services at the Peachtree Corners office and virtually. Want to learn more about Dr. Frain’s approach? Book a consultation below.
Education & Training
Work Experience
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2024) — Emory University at Grady Health System (Atlanta, GA)
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APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship (2021–2022) — Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta (Decatur/Atlanta, GA)
Education
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PsyD, Clinical Psychology (2017–2022) — Regent University (Virginia Beach, VA)
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BA, Psychology (2014–2017) — Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA)
Certification
& Licensure
Licensure
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Licensed Psychologist (GA): PSY004744
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APIT (Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology)
Certification
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CPR Basic Life Support
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QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
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PACE Training
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Safety Care Crisis Prevention Training
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
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Consensual Qualitative Research Training
Affiliations
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Georgia Psychological Association
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American Psychological Association
Publications
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Ouch, that hurts: Cultural aspects of body shame — Psychology Today (2024)
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What psychologists can do to combat body shaming — Psychology Today (2024)
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Gun violence: Separating myths from reality — Psychology Today (2023)
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The mental-health impact of anti-trans legislation — Psychology Today (2023)
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Sells, J. N., et al. (2022). The effectiveness of a virtue-based marital curriculum… Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 40(4), 317–328.
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