Tilda Cvrkel, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Tilda Cvrkel (she/her) is an independent practitioner with Elevate Psychology. She is a licensed mental health counselor associate offering evidence-based therapy and assessments at Elevate Psychology. Dr. Cvrkel holds two PhDs and worked as an academic before expanding into clinical psychology. Her background as a scholar and scientist informs her approach, and she offers therapy that is grounded in research and fully personalized for each client. In 2023, the Washington State Psychology Association awarded Dr. Cvrkel their Rising Star award.

As a clinician, Dr. Cvrkel is compassionate and direct. She has advanced training and expertise in working with conditions that involve shame, guilt, or intrusive thoughts, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or sexual difficulties. Clients often find her after holding private anguish for far too long. She specializes in helping clients find relief from that distress.

In addition to her work at Elevate Psychology, Dr. Cvrkel continues to teach, research, publish, and present work at national and international conferences. Dr. Cvrkel has served in varied settings including academic medical centers and emerging technology companies, and she often works with clients who wrestle with the unique demands of medicine, technology, or academia. She also serves as a clinical supervisor for a nonprofit organization, helping train clinicians to conduct forensic assessments for asylum seekers and mentoring graduate students. She is committed to expanding the practice and science of psychology for populations that the field has historically excluded.