Anxiety, OCD & Perinatal Mental Health
Dr. Priya Sharma
Senior Psychologist
“Dr. Sharma creates a warm, non-judgmental space where patients feel safe to confront their fears. She believes that with the right tools and support, even the most entrenched anxiety patterns can be overcome.”
About
Dr. Priya Sharma is a licensed psychologist specialising in anxiety disorders, OCD, and perinatal mental health. Born in Mumbai, India, she completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, San Francisco, where she trained under leading experts in cognitive behavioural therapy.
Dr. Sharma has a particular interest in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, and has helped hundreds of patients reclaim their lives from obsessive-compulsive patterns, health anxiety, and panic disorder. She is also one of Florida's leading specialists in postpartum depression and perinatal anxiety.
She is a vocal advocate for maternal mental health and has partnered with local hospitals and OB-GYN practices to provide integrated perinatal mental health screening and support.
Selected Publications
- Sharma P. et al. (2021). ERP outcomes in treatment-resistant OCD. Behaviour Research and Therapy.
- Sharma P. (2023). Perinatal anxiety: screening and early intervention in outpatient settings. Archives of Women's Mental Health.
Education
- PsyD Clinical Psychology, UCSF School of Medicine
- MA Psychology, University of Mumbai
- Internship in Anxiety Disorders, Stanford University Medical Center
- Post-doctoral Fellowship in OCD & Anxiety, McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Licences & Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist (FL #PY10234)
- Certified in Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
- Member, International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)