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Amanda (Tianyu) Cheng is a Practicum Student at the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety. She earned her BA in Psychology from Wellesley College and previously spent two years as a Post-Baccalaureate Clinical Fellow at McLean Hospital’s 3East Adolescent Residential Program, where she worked with adolescents experiencing complex mental health concerns. Her research has focused on adolescent emotion regulation flexibility and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Amanda is currently pursuing graduate training in clinical psychology and is interested in working with individuals experiencing OCD and anxiety. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, playing tennis, and exploring Boston with friends.