Alaina Hammond PsyD ABPP

About Me I entered the field of psychology because I enjoy helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression and/or stress from health conditions. I like supporting clients as they learn to master their anxiety/low mood, chronic pain, and/or health challenges. My style blends cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions as well as brief cognitive assessment and cognitive rehabilitation. I have worked for more than a decade treating anxiety and depression related to illness. I look forward to working with you to improve life together. Education I earned my bachelor’s degree at The Pennsylvania State University, and my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at George Washington University. I then completed a 2-year fellowship specializing in Rehabilitation Psychology and achieved board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Work History I currently serve as a staff Rehabilitation Psychologist at NYU Langone Rusk's inpatient acute rehabilitation unit. I am also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at NYU Grossman's School of Medicine. I have worked for more than a decade on the psychological aspects of chronic and/or severe illness, disability and rehabilitation, including inpatient and outpatient intervention and treatment. What does Board Certification mean? The highest attainment a psychologist can earn is board certification and according to the American Board of Professional Psychology less than 5% of all licensed psychologists in the United States are board certified. To learn more visit: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/03/top-psychology-specialties What is Rehabilitation Psychology? Rehabilitation Psychology is a specialty area within psychology that focuses on the study and application of psychological knowledge and skills on behalf of individuals with chronic health conditions and disabilities. The practice maximizes the health/welfare, independence/choice, functional abilities, and social role participation, across the lifespan. To learn more visit: https://www.div22.org/what-is-rehab-psych