Samantha DiMeglio, Psy.D.
Specialized in PTSD, complex trauma, and DBT for emotion regulation. Trained in the full slate of evidence-based trauma therapies (EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, and STAIR), with focused DBT experience for clients whose nervous systems need stabilization alongside the deeper work.
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Trauma and the patterns that grow around it.
My work centers on trauma and the patterns that grow up around it. For many of the people I see, trauma travels with emotion dysregulation, eating disorder behaviors, chronic illness, and relationship patterns that began as a way to survive and outstayed their usefulness. DBT is often the steady ground that makes the deeper work possible. I am trained to hold all of those layers at once.
I draw on the full set of evidence-based trauma therapies (EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, and STAIR), and I match the modality to what your nervous system is asking for. For clients whose distress feels too big to sit with long enough to process, DBT skills are the layer that makes deeper trauma work possible.
I trained for four years at the Center for Motivation and Change in New York, where I developed deep expertise in trauma assessment and treatment. I am also trained in gender-affirming surgery assessments and writing letters of support, and I bring careful attention to identity, relational patterns, and the long shadow of early experiences.
Areas of specialty.
A few areas where I have built deep expertise through extensive training, supervision, and direct clinical practice.
All five major evidence-based trauma therapies
EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, and STAIR. CAPS-5 trained for thorough PTSD assessment. I match the modality to what your nervous system is asking for.
The skills that make deeper work possible
Years of DBT group facilitation and individual work, with training across emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. For clients whose distress feels overwhelming, DBT is the foundation that real trauma work needs.
CAPS-5 and integrative treatment planning
Trained and supervised in CAPS-5 PTSD assessment and biopsychosocial evaluation. The goal is a clear, accurate picture of what you are working with so the treatment plan actually fits the person in front of me.
Affirming care and surgery letters
Trained in gender-affirming surgery assessments and writing letters of support. Affirming, trauma-informed care for trans and gender-expansive clients, including identity-based trauma.
Built on rigorous, continuing education.
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, FLDoctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology. APA-accredited program.
- Nova Southeastern University, FLMaster of Science in Clinical Psychology. APA-accredited.
- William Paterson University, NJBachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Health Studies. Cognitive Science Honors Track.
Trauma-specific training
- EMDR Basic Training44.25 hours with Deany Laliotis, LICSW. The Center for Excellence in EMDR Therapy.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSDTwo-day intensive workshop with Christina DiChiara, Psy.D. Cognitive Behavior Institute.
- Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD19.5-hour virtual workshop with David Yusko, Psy.D., Steven Tsao, Ph.D., and Christina DiChiara, Psy.D. Center for Anxiety & Behavior Therapy.
- CAPS-5 PTSD AssessmentTrained and supervised at the Center for Motivation and Change.
DBT & affirming care
- DBT group facilitationMulti-year experience co-facilitating DBT groups across clinical training sites, with focused work on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.
- Gender-Affirming Surgery Assessments & Letters of SupportWith Ari Kramer, Psy.D. San Diego State University with Empowering Therapy and Consulting.
- Telepsychology TrainingUnderstanding Telepsychology Webinar with Jonathan Perl, Ph.D., ABPP. Nova Southeastern University.
Clinical experience
- Center for Motivation and Change, NYStaff Clinician, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Clinical Extern across four years of trauma and PTSD treatment.
- San Diego State University CAPSAPPIC-approved Predoctoral Internship. Short-term individual and group therapy with affirmative, strengths-based, trauma-informed interventions.
- Nova Southeastern University Psychology Services CenterGraduate Student Clinician with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, complex trauma, and life-cycle transitions. DBT group co-facilitation.
Where I work with clients.
Each of these specialties has its own dedicated page. Click through to learn more about the approach and what to expect.
EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, and STAIR. The full evidence-based slate, matched to your nervous system.
Learn moreDBT for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and the stabilization that real trauma work needs. For clients navigating overwhelming emotions.
Learn moreAffirming therapy and gender-affirming surgery assessments and letters of support for trans and gender-expansive clients.
Learn moreReady to begin trauma work? Let's talk.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me. We will talk through what you are working on and figure out together whether we are the right fit.