Savannah Bradshaw, M.S.
Predoctoral Practicum Student | Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student
Savannah Bradshaw, M.S., is a fourth-year doctoral student in the University of Louisville's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and a predoctoral practicum student at River City OCD Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky.
Her clinical training has focused on working with children and adolescents experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and eating-related concerns. She also has experience working with adults experiencing eating disorders. She is completing her predoctoral practicum training at River City OCD Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Brenna Epifano, Ph.D., HSPP, a licensed psychologist.
Savannah approaches therapy with an emphasis on collaboration, individualized care, and evidence-based treatment. Her work primarily incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with skills and principles drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She believes effective therapy involves creating a supportive environment while also helping clients take meaningful steps toward change.
Savannah is a fourth-year doctoral student in the University of Louisville's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program, currently completing supervised clinical training at River City OCD Clinic. She works with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based, collaborative approaches to psychotherapy.
Areas of Clinical Interest & Experience
Savannah's clinical training and interests include:
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OCD and anxiety: Working with children and adolescents experiencing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, anxiety, and avoidance.
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ADHD-related concerns: Supporting children and adolescents experiencing attention and related behavioral difficulties.
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Eating-related concerns: Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing eating-related difficulties and eating disorders.
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Evidence-based psychotherapy: Using CBT and ERP, with additional skills and principles from DBT and ACT.
As a doctoral student, Savannah continues to develop her clinical knowledge and skills through supervised training, consultation, and ongoing education.
What Therapy With Savannah Is Like
Savannah strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, respected, understood, and supported.
Her approach is collaborative and individualized, recognizing that different people bring different experiences, strengths, and challenges into therapy.
But support doesn't necessarily mean avoiding difficult conversations or uncomfortable experiences.
Savannah believes therapy should also provide opportunities for clients to challenge unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and take meaningful steps toward the lives they want to build.
Using evidence-based approaches, she works with clients to identify what matters to them, develop practical strategies, and begin making changes that align with their goals and values.
Her aim is to balance compassion and encouragement with opportunities for growth, recognizing that meaningful change often involves practicing something different even when doing so feels uncomfortable.
Education & Clinical Training
Savannah earned her Master of Science (MS) and is currently a fourth-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Louisville.
She is completing her predoctoral practicum training at River City OCD Clinic under the supervision of Dr. Brenna Epifano, Ph.D., HSPP, a licensed psychologist.
Savannah provides clinical services as part of her supervised doctoral training and is not independently licensed.
Beyond the Therapy Room
Savannah grew up in Austin, Texas, where autumn apparently functions less like an actual season and more like a slightly less aggressive version of summer. Since moving to Louisville, she's discovered that fall is, in fact, a real thing, and it's quickly become her favorite season.
Outside the therapy room, Savannah enjoys spending time with her husband, getting outdoors, reading fiction, attending concerts, and FaceTiming her niece and nephews.
She's also preparing to become a first-time mom, which means she's currently experiencing a rather literal version of personal growth. As she puts it, while clients are working toward growth in the therapy room, they may notice she's growing a little herself.
Work With Savannah
Savannah provides psychotherapy as part of her supervised clinical training at River City OCD Clinic in Louisville, Kentucky.
Her areas of clinical interest and experience include OCD, anxiety, ADHD-related concerns, and eating-related difficulties, with a particular background working with children and adolescents.
She works under the supervision of Dr. Brenna Epifano, Ph.D., HSPP, and incorporates evidence-based treatment approaches appropriate to each client's needs.
If you're interested in learning whether Savannah may be a good fit for you or your child, our team can help you explore available options.