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Dr. Jamal Waire
Dr. Waire is a Licensed Psychologist and a Clinical Team Lead at VPG. He works with teens, young adults and adults on OCD, anxiety, phobias, and failure to launch, using ACT, ERP, CBT and DBT.
Areas of focus
- OCD
- Anxiety
- Failure to Launch
Works with Teens, Young Adults & Adults
Meet Dr. Jamal Waire
Dr. Waire works with teens, young adults and adults who understand their problems well and still feel stuck. Many have read about anxiety or OCD, and some have been to therapy before. His approach is practical and compassionate, and it’s focused on changing what people do day to day.
In-person sessions available in Englewood, Colorado. Virtual sessions available across PSYPACT-participating states and in New York.
The VPG Difference
All VPG clinicians are trained in ERP and specialize in anxiety and OCD. It’s the center of what we do.
Specializes In
OCD & Intrusive ThoughtsFailure to Launch (FTL)Anxiety (Social, Health, GAD)Depression & MotivationMen’s Mental HealthAthletes & Performance
Also works with: College students; perfectionism and self-criticism; autism and ADHD with co-occurring anxiety; relationship challenges.
Who Dr. Waire Works With
Teens
Dr. Waire works with teenagers navigating OCD, anxiety, depression, and the pressure that comes with high expectations. He brings parents into the process as active participants, because how a family responds to a teen’s struggles matters as much as what happens in the therapy room.
Young Adults
He has a particular focus on young adults who feel stuck. That could be Failure to Launch, the gap between expectations and reality after college, or a life transition that’s harder than expected. He helps clients get out of their heads and start taking action in line with what actually matters to them.
Adults
He works with adults navigating OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and relationship challenges. Many of his clients are highly motivated and curious. They think deeply about their problems and want a therapy approach that matches that depth.
Dr. Waire's Approach
Dr. Waire takes a practical, compassion-focused approach built around values and meaning. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
He starts by understanding how a client’s behavior makes sense in the context of their life, before reaching for a clinical label. His clients often say they appreciated learning why they were doing each part of treatment, and that they felt understood from the start.
He brings directness and humor into the room when it fits. He believes growth happens when you’re willing to sit with discomfort and talk about it directly.
Evidence-Based Treatments
Education, Licensure & Fees/Insurance
Education & Training
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2021)
- Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (2019)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Adelphi University (2016)
Licensure
- Licensed Psychologist, Colorado (License #6129)
- Licensed Psychologist, New York (License #025500)
- PSYPACT (APIT #16192)
- National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1295451417
Fees & Insurance
- Session fee: $210
- Self-pay practice — does not bill insurance directly
- Superbills available for potential out-of-network reimbursement
What People Are Saying
“I worked with Dr. Waire for several months on distress tolerance, in conjunction with another provider with whom I did exposures. Dr. Waire was essential to my recovery. His guidance so perfectly complemented the exposure work I did, especially since my anxiety concerns a fear of anxiety and not being able to tolerate it. I could not have gotten where I am without the help of Dr. Waire. I am so grateful. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Waire.”
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