About
Valerie L. Budervic, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in Dayton, Ohio. She earned undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Studies from the University of Kentucky and completed her master’s and doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Budervic’s clinical background includes extensive training in correctional and forensic settings, including a predoctoral internship with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and additional APA-accredited internship experience in Ohio correctional institutions. Her work in these environments has included providing individual psychotherapy, conducting suicide risk assessments, and administering psychological testing for individuals with severe and chronic mental illness. Dr. Budervic also completed postdoctoral training with Forum Ohio, LLC.
Dr. Budervic’s professional interests emphasize psychological and forensic assessment, including general psychological evaluation and risk assessment. She has experience conducting independent evaluations and consultative examinations, including disability-related psychological assessments and related record reviews. Her approach integrates careful clinical interviewing with evidence-based assessment methods to support clear, clinically grounded recommendations tailored to the referral question and the individual’s needs.