Locations and Appointments
ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle
CUIMC/Neurological Institute of New York
Insurances Accepted
Before your appointment, please contact the doctor's office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.
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