Dr. O'Grady's educational background includes a Ph.D from USC and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley.  Her background in trauma therapy began during her doctoral studies as a researcher in the Middle East where she studied the effects of war on children.   Throughout her career, she has worked with numerous severe trauma cases and critical incidences including trauma therapy with victims of the Las Vegas Route 91 mass shooting in 2017, victims of international terrorism,  military veterans who have returned from war zones with PTSD, and professional athletes.   She has also worked with sexual abuse victims and human trafficking cases.  In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Dr. O’Grady consults with companies and businesses on employee mental health and well-being.  

 

Today in her private practice, Dr. O’Grady treats teens, college-aged students, and adults for a wide range of mental health conditions, including using EMDR therapy to assist in healing early childhood traumas, or recent events that are creating obstacles to one’s individual happiness.

 

She currently practices in Scottsdale, Arizona where she sees her clients via teletherapy and offers in-person options.  She is also a licensed therapist in Nevada and New Mexico where she sees her clients virtually.