About Amy
Dr. Amy Trachter, Psy.D., Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience working with both adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting difficulties. She spent the early part of her career in academics at the Miller School of Medicine University of Miami, working with those with medical disorders and substance abuse problems, and has published multiple professional works. She has worked extensively with both individuals and couples of all nationalities. She has treated those living with both medical problems and substance users including hepatitis, cancer, cardiac and liver disease as well as those living with HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Trachter was a special education teacher prior to becoming a psychologist. She has specialized training in trauma treatment and in executive business coaching. She cares deeply about the needs of those she treats. She has conducted psychoeducational evaluations of both children and adolescents, working both with schools and with parents, advocating for the special needs of those who are suffering, regardless of their age or ailment.
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