Hi,

My name is Lynn Davilla Shields. I am a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorders specialist. I have been with BAPTI since I was licensed over twenty years ago. Although I enjoy working with a variety of issues, I especially treasure my work with adolescents and young adults.  My approach is to view each individual’s situation and personality as unique and to base my treatment approach on that person’s particular set of challenges and needs.

I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic therapy and integrate them so as to be maximally beneficial.

Although I specialize in Eating Disorders, I work a lot with Depression, Anxiety, trauma and relational issues.  I also utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as a treatment for trauma, OCD and anxiety. Currently I am practicing telehealth via the zoom platform.  

And finally, I’d like you to know that when I am in my office, I do sometimes bring my dog (Puff) with me. She is a hypo-allergenic breed (Bichon Frise) and happily stays in her crate if a client prefers not to have her out in the room.

Thanks for reading my bio.

Lynn