Degree

PsyD

Biography

Dr. Andrea Vassilev is a mental health clinician and advocate who has lived with bipolar for nearly 30 years. In her multi-dimensional role, she works to bridge the gap between professionals and the lived experience community. Dr. Vassilev is the creator of Overcoming Self-Stigma in Bipolar Disorder (OSSiBD), the first program of its kind, which is now being implemented worldwide and is soon to be released as a New Harbinger workbook “Beyond the Bipolar Label.”

An award-winning advocate, Dr. Vassilev collaborates with major outlets and organizations across the globe to speak and write on her unique mix of clinical and personal expertise. Her passion is to increase knowledge and combat stigma surrounding bipolar. As a therapist in private practice, Dr. Vassilev specializes in treating individuals with bipolar across California. She serves on the Board of Directors for the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, as co-chair for their Experts by Experience Committee, and on their Psychological Interventions Task Force.

Social media/website

Self-stigma program: ossibd.com
Advocacy: andreavassilev.com
Private practice: dradamsternberg.com
Instagram: @best.life.bipolar