Jamie Vela

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Jamie Vela
ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle Office

(212) 305-6001

5 Columbus Cir New York, NY 10019
About

Jamie Vela

Jamie Vela, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Instructor in Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). Dr. Vela completed her undergraduate degree at Brown University followed by a Master's degree in Psychology in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and a Master’s degree in International Health Policy from the London School of Economics. Dr. Vela completed her doctorate at the University of Rhode Island followed by a predoctoral psychology internship at Julia Dyckman’s ANDRUS community health clinic and a postdoctoral fellowship at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell. Dr. Vela has articles published in peer-reviewed journals including Addictive Behaviors and Prevention & Policy.
Dr. Vela has received training in a number of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She has extensive clinical training in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety and mood disorders as well as suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. She is skilled in the treatment of emotional and behavioral issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and oppositional and defiant behaviors. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, parents, caregivers and schools. She has expertise in implementing effective parent management training, social skills training and positive reinforcement strategies.
At CUMC, Dr. Vela provides individual, family and group therapy, using a mindfulness and a skills-based, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavioral approach.
Primary Specialty

Psychologist

Practice ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
Gender Female
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted CHP Student Health, UnitedHealthcare, World Trade Center Health Plan, Quality Health Management, AETNA
Degrees Doctor of Philosophy
Office Name ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
Languages French, Spanish
Services Jamie Vela is a Psychologist office located in New York, NY. A psychologist focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.

Please call Jamie Vela at (212) 305-6001 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.
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