Dr. Spivey-Rita is a licensed psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Spivey-Rita received her BS from Duke University in 2012, her MS from the University of Utah in 2016, and her PhD in clinical psychology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020. In the Duke Center for Eating Disorders, Dr. Spivey-Rita provides outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. She has special interest and expertise in working with transgender, nonbinary, and gender exploring individuals who may be experiencing disordered eating or body image concerns. Dr. Spivey-Rita uses a gender-affirming approach to provide evidence-based treatment for a range of presenting concerns.