Vinus Mahmoodi, PhD

Psychiatry
Specialties
Psychiatry, morespecialties

Locations and Appointments


ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle

5 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019
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Insurances Accepted


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  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • POS
  • EPO
  • NY Signature
  • Student Health
  • CHP-NYU
  • Behavioral Health (Columbia University Employee Plan)
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

About Vinus Mahmoodi, PhD


Vinus Mahmoodi, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) within the Women's Program. Her clinical care focuses on the reproductive lifespan of women, starting from menarche (first menstrual period) to post-menopause. She primarily works with women experiencing distress during pregnancy and postpartum, traumatic birth experiences, perinatal loss, and fertility struggles. Dr. Mahmoodi is also on the adjunct faculty at Teachers College, Columbia University where she teaches courses on women's mental health and psychotherapy in the Clinical and Counseling Psychology department. Dr. Mahmoodi engages in research focused on the perinatal experiences of Muslim women. And she mentors students completing graduate studies in Clinical Psychology.

Specialties & Expertise

  • Bereavement
  • Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Exploratory Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Post Menopausal Problems
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Psychological Aspects of Infertility
  • Reproductive Loss Counseling
  • Women's Mental Health

EDUCATION

  • Internship: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • Fellowship: Seleni Institute

LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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