Dr. Vincentz’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. She draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive psychotherapy, and trauma-focused approaches while tailoring treatment to the individual needs, circumstances, and goals of each person she works with.
She believes therapy is most effective when clients feel comfortable being open and honest and when treatment feels relevant to the challenges they are facing in their everyday lives. Her work focuses on helping clients better understand patterns that may be contributing to distress while developing healthier and more effective ways of coping.
Working with Dr. Vincentz, clients can expect a thoughtful and supportive experience focused on helping them better understand themselves and navigate challenges more effectively. She works collaboratively with clients to identify what they would like to change and develop practical strategies for moving toward those goals.
Dr. Vincentz helps clients explore how their thoughts, emotions, experiences, and relationships may influence one another while building skills that can make difficult situations feel more manageable. She strives to create an environment where clients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment.
Areas of Expertise:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
- Life transitions
- Stress management
- Anger management
- Coping skills
- Adjustment to medical conditions
- Traumatic brain injury
- Chronic medical and physical health concerns
Academic Credentials:
Dr. Vincentz earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairfield University and is a licensed psychologist in New York State.
Her clinical background includes extensive experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she worked in PTSD treatment, acute psychiatry, polytrauma and traumatic brain injury, neuropsychological assessment, crisis intervention, and individual and group psychotherapy.
Dr. Works with adults of all ages.
