Ali Chadderdon

Dr. Chadderdon combines exceptional clinical expertise with a collaborative and compassionate presence, creating a space where patients feel fully supported. Her ability to attune to those she works with enables her to be deeply present, listening intently and empathetically. Dr. Chadderdon is passionate about diving into her patients’ worlds, building strong therapeutic relationships that foster trust and growth. She believes that while interventions are important, the true impact of therapy is determined by how patients feel about the treatment they receive.

Dr. Chadderdon earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University and began her career in general mental health with Veterans Affairs. Over the years, her work has evolved to focus on chronic pain and gastroenterology patients. Motivated by a genuine passion for these populations, Dr. Chadderdon became a consultation liaison, helping medical providers better serve these groups. She has worked at the Chronic Pain Clinic at the Cleveland Clinic, studied hypnosis, and contributed to an integrative medicine team at Vanderbilt University for pain management. Her deep expertise in Clinical Hypnosis has made her a valuable trainer, providing national training to clinicians seeking to incorporate hypnosis into their practices.

Dr. Chadderdon is dedicated to promoting whole-life wellness and believes everyone should have access to the support they need to reach and exceed their personal goals. She is particularly committed to helping individuals find meaning, value, connection, and joy, even while managing chronic pain or gut-brain disorders. Her passion, training, and clinical skills empower her patients to achieve comprehensive wellness.

The GI Psychology team is here to support you in accomplishing your goals and resolving your problems. Rather than forcing your goals to fit into specific treatments, our clinicians aid and guide your healing through a combination of treatment models by tailoring them to what you need for success. Your experience and needs are unique; your therapy should be the same. By utilizing evidence based treatments, our clinicians can help you take back control of your thoughts and improve your understanding of how your environment might influence your behavior.

GI Psychology specializes in Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction and utilizes evidenced based treatments in order to treat them; specifically Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All of our clinicians are well versed in working along side you to maximize your physical and psychological recovery and growth.