A cornerstone of Dr. Diamond’s work is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, which she skillfully integrates with other evidence-based modalities to address trauma on multiple levels. EMDR helps individuals access and process distressing memories while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This process activates the brain’s natural healing capacity, helping to desensitize emotional triggers, reshape internal narratives, and restore emotional balance.
While EMDR plays a significant role in her practice, Dr. Diamond also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her extensive training enables her to tailor each therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of every client.
Dr. Diamond is committed to fostering a warm, collaborative, and supportive environment, working closely with individuals and families to promote growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Dr. Jamie Diamond is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to her work. Her interest in mental health began early, when peers naturally turned to her for support during difficult times. These formative experiences shaped her commitment to helping others understand and overcome life’s challenges through a thoughtful, nonjudgmental, and solutions-focused approach.
Dr. Diamond earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Marist College, where she gained early experience supporting individuals across the lifespan—from children in school settings to adults in hospital inpatient units. She went on to complete her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University, where she received advanced training in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Family Systems Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
During graduate school, Dr. Diamond worked in a range of clinical settings, including a rehabilitation center for adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, where she used a combined DBT and 12-step approach. She provided trauma-informed care at the Child and Adolescent Traumatic Stress Program, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (inpatient unit), and WestCoast Children’s Clinic, treating children, adolescents, and families facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse, grief, suicidality, self-harm, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Her scholarly work included a directed study titled, “Talking to Children About Death and Dying: A Literature Review,” and contributions to suicide prevention education. As a member of Nova Southeastern University’s Suicide and Violence Prevention program, she presented to undergraduate students on suicide myths, facts, and available resources, and authored the newsletter article:
“COVID-19, Adolescents, and Self-Injurious Behaviors: How Can This At-Risk Population Be Helped?”
Following her graduate training, Dr. Diamond continued her clinical work at the prestigious Child Mind Institute, providing client-centered, trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and their families. Her approach is grounded in empathy, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique story.
Dr. Diamond offers a tailored, integrative approach to treatment that supports healing at emotional and cognitive levels. Whether working with individuals or families, she is committed to creating a collaborative and supportive therapeutic space where meaningful change can unfold.
Dr. Diamond is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where clients of all ages can explore their histories, identities, and goals. She operates from the belief that healing is innate and that early intervention in childhood or adolescence can be especially transformative. In collaboration with clients, Dr. Diamond helps identify unresolved or “stuck” memories and experiences that may be interfering with daily life.
A central component of her work is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based approach that supports emotional processing and nervous system regulation. EMDR is uniquely well-suited for children and adolescents, as it allows them to heal from trauma without needing to verbalize distressing experiences in detail—a significant advantage for younger clients who may not yet have the language to fully articulate what they’ve been through.
Together, she and her clients explore new avenues for change with curiosity and compassion, building coping skills that can be accessed in moments of distress. Across all areas of her work, Dr. Diamond’s goal remains the same: to empower clients to heal, reconnect with what matters most, and move toward more fulfilling and meaningful lives.Dr. Diamond also uses EMDR to address intergenerational trauma, helping families build healthier patterns of communication, emotional validation, and mutual understanding. By integrating narrative therapy with EMDR, she supports caregivers in regulating their own nervous systems so they can better model emotional regulation for their children.
While EMDR is a cornerstone of her practice, Dr. Diamond draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including CBT for depression, exposure-based strategies for anxiety, and grounding and narrative techniques for trauma. These approaches are adapted to meet the developmental needs of children and teens and often include collaborative work with caregivers, who are supported in learning and reinforcing the coping skills their children are building. Her training in CBT and DBT further enhances her ability to help clients gently approach and tolerate difficult emotions and life circumstances with greater resilience.
Dr. Diamond’s work extends beyond trauma treatment. She also offers specialized care for depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and family dysfunction, drawing from her training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With adolescents and families, she works to foster deeper understanding, repair trust, and build stronger relationships. Dr. Diamond helps clients recognize that emotions are not something to fear or suppress, but rather important signals offering insight and direction.
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