PTSD, Trauma and Recovery Program

Joe Gieck, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy to adult and adolescent individuals. Dr. Gieck received his doctoral degree from the University of Wyoming in 2007 and completed his psychology internship at the Salem VA Medical center in 2006-2007.

As Psychology Services Director, Dr. Gieck works to improve delivery of integrated mental health and behavioral health therapy services to all communities served by Carilion Clinic.

Prior to coming to Carilion Clinic, Dr. Gieck worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs where he was involved in a range of clinical and research activities, as well as development of population-based education and care systems. Most recently Dr. Gieck served as the Director of Psychology Training and Psychology Professional Practice at the VA Eastern Colorado health Care System.

Dr. Gieck's primary philosophy as a psychologist includes providing patient-centered, evidenced-based care to help individuals reach their personal health goals. He is trained in multiple evidenced-based treatments for a range of psychiatric disorders, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention for anxiety disorders, and Motivational Interviewing.

Dr. Gieck's areas of clinical interests include treatment of health-related psychological conditions, depression and mood disorders, and anxiety and trauma disorders. Primary areas of research interest include high reliability systems in health care and operations-based research to inform population-based mental health care delivery.

Rebecca McDermott, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adult clients. Dr. McDermott received her masters and doctoral degrees from Western University and completed her psychology residency/internship at The Royal Ottawa Hospital. Her primary focus is on treating anxiety, trauma, and obsessive compulsive disorders. 
 
Prior to coming to Carilion Clinic Dr. McDermott worked at the Kingston Health Science Center in the chronic pain service. She was involved in a range of program development, clinical, teaching, and research activities. 
 
Dr. McDermott believes in the inherent worthiness, capacity, and value of everyone she works with. Her role is to bring excellent, evidence-based services and create an environment where her patients can acquire skills and thrive, while feeling valued and in control. She is trained in multiple evidence-based treatments for a range of problems, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Exposure and Response Prevention for anxiety disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Dr. McDermott is passionate about helping her patients reach their personal goals and feeling empowered by the psychotherapy process. Her research interest is in making psychotherapy more effective for the individual or finding “what works for whom”.

Lisa Jones-Worrell, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides psychotherapy to clients across the lifespan. Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Hayward, in Hayward, California and her master’s degree from Radford University in Radford, Virginia. Her primary focus is working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression and prolonged trauma. 

Lisa has years of experience providing support through an evidence-based, eclectic approach which centers around Cognitive Processing Treatment for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) for anxiety and depression, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD as well as utilizing a Strength Based Approach. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing and utilizes Supportive Therapy.

Prior to coming to Carilion Mental Health Outpatient, she worked as a certified employer assistant professional (CEAP) at Carilion Clinic EAP, where her focus of interest was working with first responders. Prior to this position Lisa worked as a clinical social worker with Carilion’s Inpatient Rehab for children and adolescents. Lisa has worked in various therapeutic clinical settings providing individual, couples and family therapy utilizing Structured Family Therapy.

Lisa’s areas of interest include building clinical services for first responders in our community. Currently, Lisa is the clinical supervisor of the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Departments peer support team. She is CISM trained through the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP).