Vinus Mahmoodi, PhD
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Overview
Vinus Mahmoodi, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) within the Women's Program. Her clinical care focuses on the reproductive lifespan of women, starting from menarche (first menstrual period) to post-menopause. She primarily works with women experiencing distress during pregnancy and postpartum, traumatic birth experiences, perinatal loss, and fertility struggles. Dr. Mahmoodi is also on the adjunct faculty at Teachers College, Columbia University where she teaches courses on women's mental health and psychotherapy in the Clinical and Counseling Psychology department. Dr. Mahmoodi engages in research focused on the perinatal experiences of Muslim women. And she mentors students completing graduate studies in Clinical Psychology.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Bereavement
- Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Exploratory Psychodynamic Therapy
- Post Menopausal Problems
- Postpartum Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Psychological Aspects of Infertility
- Reproductive Loss Counseling
- Women's Mental Health
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Female
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NYP Employee Plan
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
CHP Student Health
- CHP-NYU
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
UnitedHealthcare
- Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- PhD, 2017 Palo Alto University - Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
- Internship: 2017 Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Fellowship: 2018 Seleni Institute