Amy Lee, Psy.D., BCBA, LBA, PMH-C

Hello! My name is Dr. Amy Lee. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA®), a licensed behavior analyst in the state of New York, a proud member of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists organization, a certified perinatal mental health expert, and an adjunct psychology professor at the City University of New York - College of Staten Island (my alma mater!)

As of summer 2024, I have worked in the mental health profession for 10 years! I have conducted several psychological evaluations assessing neuropsychological, psychoeducational, cognitive, psychosocial, emotional, neurodevelopmental, and personality concerns. Most of my clinical training is in psychotherapy. I have treated children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings including community mental health centers, private practice, private specialty clinics, and schools.

My area of expertise is working with individuals who have a history of childhood and/or intergenerational trauma; most of whom identify as adult children from dysfunctional families who are still negatively impacted by their upbringing as evidenced by their intrapersonal, interpersonal, and romantic relationship struggles.

I specialize in helping individuals who have issues with:

• depression

• anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts

• stress

• motivation

• attention/focus concerns and procrastination

• family discord

• identity (chronic emptiness, low self-esteem)

• general adjustment in new situations

• social/communication skills, especially boundary setting and emotional expression (**my personal favorite skills to help build in patients**)

• social and romantic relationships

• work-related challenges

• post-partum depression and anxiety

• navigating a childfree life by choice

• codependency

I am solution-focused and find homework (I tend to call them "behavioral experiments") to be helpful. I use an integrative approach because it allows treatment to be flexible and we can tailor treatment based on your specific needs! I tend to gravitate towards the following evidence-based approaches: CBT, DBT, solution-focused brief therapy, and object-relations therapy (for more information, check out Treatment Approach). Generally speaking, this allows us to learn about the past, focus on the present, and prepare for the future. I like to strengthen one's ability to set healthy boundaries while building up assertiveness skills and coping strategies. Additionally, I work on helping patients challenge their negative thinking patterns.

Along with my clinical experience, my research has been published in academic journals and displayed at several national psychological conferences. Regarding mental health advocacy, I have been invited to speak about mental health issues at local community centers, hospitals, and schools/universities.