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Amina Benkhoukha

Psychology Terech Behavioral Health
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare

Introduction

Amina Benkhoukha holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a Health Emphasis from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Dr. Benkhoukha’s clinical specialty is in the assessment and treatment of stress and trauma related disorders, obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders, and autism spectrum disorder, particularly with complex comorbid medical presentations. She completed advanced specialty training in evidence-based treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and other serious mental illnesses while working with military veterans at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Dr. Benkhoukha also completed a yearlong internship at Northwell Health’s Military Families Center in Bayshore, New York, where she worked with families, adults, adolescents, children and couples. Dr. Benkhoukha is clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Additionally, Dr. Benkhoukha has extensive training in psychiatric and neuropsychiatric assessment, including tests of IQ, personality, executive function, and academic performance.

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • Ph. D. #025302 (NY)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Amina Benkhoukha accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $0

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Amina Benkhoukha accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Amina Benkhoukha is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website.
Does Amina Benkhoukha offer telehealth appointments? Amina Benkhoukha does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Amina Benkhoukha specialize in? Amina Benkhoukha specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Trauma.
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