Andrea B. Vassilev, PsyD, holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a therapist in California (a registered psychological associate working under her licensed supervisor.) Dr. Vassilev treats mood and anxiety disorders and trauma with specialty expertise in bipolar disorder. Dr. Vassilev's created the first ever English language program to address and treat self-stigma in bipolar disorder. See www.ossibd.com for information.
Dr. Vassilev dedicates herself to mental health outreach, awareness, and advocacy. Her primary passion is the fight to eradicate stigma regarding mental health and heal self-stigma in those living with these conditions. To that end, she presents and writes regularly for outlets such as Slate Magazine, the International Bipolar Foundation, NAMI, and on various podcasts and webinars. These talks and articles cover a variety of topics both academic and personal. She hopes that telling her own story of life with bipolar disorder through the lenses of clinical causes, treatments, and outcomes will provide education, hope, and comfort to others. Keep us with Dr. Vassilev on Instagram @best.life.bipolar.
Dr. Vassilev serves on the Executive Committee of WISE – Initiative for Stigma Elimination. The WISE Initiative for Stigma Elimination is a nationwide coalition of organizations and individuals promoting inclusion and support for those affected by mental illness through the advancement of evidence-based practices for stigma reduction efforts. Rogers Behavioral Health supports the work of WISE. www.eliminatestigma.org
