Amy Hiraldo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience spanning close to three decades, brings a wealth of expertise in working with adults, adolescents, and their families. She pursued her undergraduate studies at SUNY New Paltz, majoring in Sociology. Following that, she obtained her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University, with a minor in Social Work Research.
Amy’s dedication to improving the well-being and communication skills of her clients is evident through her pursuit of advanced training and staying updated with the latest evidence-based practices. Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on trauma, emotional eating, substance use, self-injury, and suicidal ideation. Amy brings expertise gained from working in women’s treatment settings. She has undergone intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), treating adolescents in DBT, and Optimizing Eating Disorder Treatment. She received her training from Behavioral Tech and the Portland DBT Institute. Furthermore, she is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is also a board-approved Clinical Supervisor.
Amy started her journey in community mental health centers back in 1996. Over the years, she has gained experience in a diverse range of environments, including hospital-based Partial Hospital Programs/Intensive Outpatient Programs, school-based settings, and individual treatment. Amy has extensive experience providing direct clinical care in both individual and group settings. Her leadership experience, particularly in her role as a Director overseeing clinical programs, underscores her capability to provide valuable oversight and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.