Jennifer Muehlenkamp, Ph.D.

Supervisor
Dr. Muehlenkamp received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Northern Illinois University after completing her APA-approved clinical internship at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y. Dr. Muehlenkamp has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Dr. Muehlenkamp conducts individual, group, and family therapy.

Dr. Muehlenkamp specializes in treating adolescents, young adults, and adults who are harming themselves (e.g., self-cutting) or are feeling suicidal. She has expertise in treating individuals who are depressed or anxious, as well as individuals who have low self-esteem, negative body image, and eating disorders/obesity.

Dr. Muehlenkamp also specializes in treating individuals with personality disorders. She uses treatment styles that emphasize the importance of a person’s thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and the impact the environment in which a person lives (e.g., family, community) has upon the difficulties people experience.

Dr. Muehlenkamp is trained in specialized treatments such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT; adolescent and adult versions), Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In addition to treatment expertise, Dr. Muehlenkamp is trained to complete Bariatric Surgery evaluations, personality assessments, and general psychological evaluations.

Dr. Muehlenkamp’s Supervision Team

Depression and Suicide Treatment Program (DSTP)

The primary focus of this team of clinicians is on the treatment of suicidal behavior and thoughts, self-injurious behaviors (cutting, burning, self-destructive behavior, etc.), depression, anxiety, body-image concerns, relationship problems, stress management, and personality disorders. Clinicians on this team see adolescents, young adults (e.g., college students), and adults who are experiencing a range of difficulties and stress in their life.

SPECIALTY SERVICES: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); DBT skills-groups for adolescents and adults.