Dr. Amber Cope
Dr. Amber Cope (she/her) is a limited-permit clinical psychologist at SageMind Psychology. Dr. Cope earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Long Island University Brooklyn and her master of arts in psychology. She has experience across the lifespan and specializes in working with children, adolescents, families, young adults, and couples across various community and clinical settings.
Dr. Cope has experience in treating a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, and attention and social deficits. She is particularly adept at working with families with histories of trauma, parents navigating complex dynamics, and young individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs.
She draws from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed methodologies to create a comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Cope believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strives to create a warm, accepting environment where clients feel safe to explore their challenges and strengths. Dr. Cope is a gender-affirming clinician and has experience providing care to individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. Additionally,
Dr. Cope has experience providing psychological evaluations, including neuropsychological evaluations, intelligence and gifted/talented assessments, academic testing, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder evaluations, and comprehensive psychological evaluations which provide diagnostic information, academic support, and treatment recommendations. Dr. Cope is committed to empowering her clients to develop resilience and discover their innate capacity for growth.
She views therapy and psychological assessments as a collaborative journey, working alongside her clients to identify goals, build coping skills, and foster meaningful change. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, helping clients not only understand their experiences but also develop concrete strategies for navigating life’s complexities. She welcomes individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds, believing that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, validated, and supported on their path to emotional well-being.
- Specialties: Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Trauma-Informed Care, ADHD, Social and Behavioral Challenges, Family and Relationship Dynamics, Psychological Evaluations
- Contact: info@sagemindpsychology.com
- Communities I frequently work with: Families and individuals navigating trauma histories, parents managing complex family dynamics and behavioral challenges, children to adults facing mental health difficulties, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community seeking gender-affirming support
- Availability: Dr. Cope has open availability beginning November 1st. She has in-person availability in Brooklyn Heights as well as virtual availability for residents of NY and NJ.