Founder
Dr. Priya Chaudhri is a highly accomplished clinical psychologist, healthcare executive, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of leadership experience in complex mental health care. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elevation Behavioral Health where she leads innovative, high-quality treatment programs serving complex psychiatric populations.
Dr. Chaudhri earned her B.A in Psychology from U.C. Berkeley and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, with a specialized focus in behavioral medicine. She completed an elite postdoctoral fellowship in Cardiovascular Behavioral Medicine through Yale University at Hartford Hospital, where she contributed to NIH-funded clinical research examining the impact of stress reduction on cardiac outcomes in high-risk patients.
Her clinical and research expertise sits at the intersection of mental health and medical conditions, with a strong emphasis on mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and the physiological impact of stress and neuroinflammation. Dr. Chaudhri has led groundbreaking work in integrating evidence-based therapies—such as dialectical behavior therapy and biofeedback—with medical treatment to improve both psychological and physical health outcomes.
In addition to her clinical leadership, Dr. Chaudhri has held executive roles across the behavioral health continuum, including Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, and Clinical Director for multiple industry recognized treatment programs.
A respected thought leader in her field, Dr. Chaudhri has published research on behavioral addictions and presented nationally on topics including cardiovascular psychology, behavioral addiction treatment, and affect regulation. She has also contributed to academic training as adjunct faculty at leading institutions including UC San Diego and UCLA.
Early in her career, while training in hospitals, crisis centers, and inpatient facilities, she saw firsthand how many individuals struggling with mental health were treated as diagnoses rather than people. Due to the lack of specialized facilities, they were being sent to drug rehabs that offered a one size fits all approach. Despite the clinical knowledge and resources available, something essential was missing—truly individualized care for mental health. Dr. Chaudhri made a pivotal decision—she wanted to build something different. Not just another program, but a place where tailored care, clinical precision and connection co-exist. That vision became Elevation Behavioral Health.
What started as a commitment to do better has grown into a trusted, high-quality residential treatment program known for its integrity, warmth, and results. Dr. Chaudhri has personally overseen every aspect—from clinical programming to team development—to ensure that every patient receives care that is both sophisticated and deeply compassionate. Dr. Priya Chaudhri didn’t set out to simply build treatment programs—she set out to change the way people experience healing. She believes healing happens when individuals feel truly seen, understood, and supported—and she has built her program around that philosophy. For Dr. Chaudhri, this work is more than a profession—it’s a mission. She believes that healing is not just about symptom reduction, but about restoring a person’s sense of self, purpose, and possibility.
Her mission is simple: to provide transformative care that empowers individuals to reclaim their lives, restore their well-being, and move forward with strength and clarity.
