Aly Negreira, Dr.

Dr. Aly Negreira is a dedicated clinical psychologist with a profound commitment to working with survivors of trauma. With a specialized focus on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and co-occurring disorders, her career has been marked by significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of trauma-related conditions. Dr. Negreira began her journey in the field by completing her predoctoral internship at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in 2017. During this time, she honed her skills in addressing combat-related PTSD, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with veterans and their unique challenges. Following her internship, Dr. Negreira pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the West Haven VA, which she completed in 2019. Here, she received extensive training in evidence-based treatments for PTSD and related stress disorders. Her work involved the development of effective therapeutic approaches that address the complexities of stressful life experiences. In addition to her clinical training, Dr. Negreira expanded her research expertise during a fellowship at Yale School of Medicine in translational clinical neuroscience. During this period, she co-authored several publications that explored the neurobiology of PTSD and auditory verbal hallucinations, contributing to the broader scientific understanding of these phenomena. Dr. Negreira's collaboration with leading experts in the field has further enriched her professional journey. Notably, she worked alongside Dr. Kate Chard, a co-inventor of Cognitive Processing Therapy, on a large-scale Department of Defense study of PTSD. In this capacity, she served as a trauma consultant and played a pivotal role in training staff on various trauma assessment measures, including the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 and other semi-structured assessment tools. Through her clinical work, research, and training initiatives, Dr. Aly Negreira continues to make significant strides in the field of trauma psychology, advocating for effective treatments that promote healing and resilience among survivors of trauma.