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About Amy Vent, PsyD, ABPP

A collaborative, empathic, and direct approach to effective therapy.

In-person sessions available at 303 Fifth Ave. in NYC

Telehealth available across NY, NJ, CT, MA, VA, and HI

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Therapy with me isn’t about staying stuck in the past. It’s about confronting what’s happening now—and doing something about it.

I work with people who’ve been through hard things. People who function well on the outside but are constantly overthinking, shutting down, avoiding, or second-guessing themselves on the inside. If that’s you, I want you to know: you don’t have to stay in that loop forever.

My job is to help you understand what’s actually driving those patterns—then show you the tools, support, and structure to change them. I don’t just sit and listen. I’ll reflect things you might not see yet. We work together to come up with what works for you and tailor the therapy to your needs based on current research.

I’m trained in evidence-based therapies like Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT, EMDR, and DBT-informed interventions. These approaches work. But they only work when they’re used with skill, clarity, and care—and that’s what I bring to every session.

Clients tell me they feel seen without feeling judged. They say I’m calm, direct, and reliable. That I challenge them in ways that feel safe. That therapy with me feels structured but human.

That’s exactly what I aim for.

My Approaches

Training & Experience

  • PsyD in Clinical Psychology

  • Board Certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP)

  • Certified in Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy

  • Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Trained in Recent Traumatic Event Protocol (RTEP) and Group Traumatic Event Protocol (GTEP)

  • Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • 20+ years of experience treating PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and relational issues

  • Experience working with military populations, including special forces, through the Headstrong Project

Therapy should help you feel clearer, stronger, and more in charge of your life.

That’s what we’re working toward—practical change, real insight, and the ability to move through your days without feeling hijacked by the past or overwhelmed by the present.

If that’s what you’re looking for, I’d be glad to connect and see if we’re a good fit.