Amy Papinchak, Psy.D.

Background

Amy Papinchak, Psy.D. is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Community Services Institute in Springfield, MA, where she provided treatment and assessments to individuals across the lifespan presenting with a range of mental health disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder and other trauma related disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, depression, and disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders. Dr. Papinchak’s prior clinical training included providing treatment to children and adults involved with the Florida Department of Children and Families, developmental assessments to preschool age children within Miami-Dade County Head Start schools, and treatment to children and adolescents in a university psychological services center. Dr. Papinchak utilizes an integrative approach drawing from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, attachment theories, and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Papinchak emphasizes a person-centered approach utilizing a strong therapeutic alliance, unconditional positive regard, and empathy to create a comfortable therapeutic environment. Dr. Papinchak’s clinical interests include trauma and PTSD, anxiety disorders and selective mutism, and life transitions. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and sees children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Papinchak is licensed as a Psychology Associate in Maryland and Washington D.C. Dr. Papinchak is available to provide assessment services. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and exploring the surrounding areas.