Dr. Amy E. Ellis is a Junior Research Associate at Albizu University-Miami Campus. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University (NSU). During her doctoral education, she received intensive training at the Trauma Resolution and Integration Program (TRIP), a community mental health center clinic that applies a contextual approach to treating and understanding survivors of prolonged childhood sexual and physical abuse. Prior to NSU, she earned her Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Adelphi University and her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University. Dr. Ellis completed her predoctoral internship at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, a Harvard University affiliate, and completed her postdoctoral residency at The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek.   Dr. Ellis’ research focuses on trauma-related disorders and more specifically, the role of attachment theory in the context of the therapeutic relationship, as well as the implications of social and peer support in symptomotology. She is also interested in understanding psychologists’ advocacy efforts and potential barriers to their participation in the field. Dr. Ellis also serves on the Editorial Board for two APA journals: Professional Psychology: Theory & Practice and Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy. She is also the Editor of the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (APA Division 29) website and is the Co-Chair for the Task Force on Web-Based Resources for the Trauma Psychology Division (APA Division 56). In addition to her work at Albizu University, Dr. Ellis has a private practice specializing in co-occurring trauma and eating disorders and also works as a statistical design and research consultant.

Psychology