Dr. Jaimie St. Ama, Psy.D.

Dr. Jaimie St. Ama brings extensive training and experience in trauma-related therapy and interventions, and runs the Trauma Clinic at PBBHW. Trauma can manifest from grief and loss, changes in family structure, sexual, emotional, behavioral, or verbal abuse, medical complications, disaster, attachment issues, identity concerns, or chronic mental health problems. Dr. St. Ama utilizes a combination of dialectical, cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal therapy to meet clients where they are and provide what each client needs in the therapeutic relationship.

Dr. St. Ama believes in a holistic approach and is comfortable treating children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates behavior management strategies, play therapy, sand tray therapy, interpersonal therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, respecting the different approaches necessary for working across the lifespan. She also offers psychological testing to help people understand their unique strengths and limitations, specializing in testing for Developmental Trauma Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with tailored testing packages.

Dr. St. Ama is licensed in both New York and Florida and has been part of the PBBHW team for over a decade.