Aimee Elizabeth Chiligiris, PsyD
Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
Insurances Accepted
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- CHP Student Health
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About Aimee Elizabeth Chiligiris, PsyD
Aimee Chiligiris, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. Dr. Chiligiris serves on the faculty as an Instructor in Clinical Psychology (in Psychiatry) and sees patients at our Columbus Circle location. Dr. Chiligiris completes diagnostic assessments, engages in individual therapy, and facilitates substance abuse groups.
Dr. Aimee Chiligiris completed her doctorate at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her internship and post-doctoral residency at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, specializing in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with co-occurring concerns and their families. She also received training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectal behavioral and motivational interviewing approaches for treating co-occurring presentations. She has worked with clients of all ages in a variety of levels of care including inpatient, residential, day treatment, and outpatient settings. She has treated patients struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, characterological concerns, substance use disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and trauma related concerns. She has served as adjunct faculty for a course on addictions and completed research regarding building resilience for at-risk youth. Her special interests include the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders in early adulthood. She also has interest in working with patients to build motivation, connection and skills in recovery, working with family members influenced by addiction, and assessment and treatment planning for complex co-occurring presentations.
Expertise
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol Use Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Group Psychotherapy
Mental Health
Mood Disorders
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Opioid Use Disorders
Panic Disorder
Parent-Child Relational Problem
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
Relationship Problems
Social Anxiety Disorder
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance Use
Work-Related Stress
Titles & Positions
Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Titles & Positions
- Instructor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC