Bio
Dr. Amy Alexander works in the General Psychiatry Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry. She provides combination treatment that includes medication management and weekly short-term psychotherapy for a range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. Therapy modalities include Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavioral Therapies, and Existential Therapy. She uses a multi-faceted approach, which encourages collaboration with medical providers and family members to support patients, and also works with patients individually on improving their nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relationships with other people to help support recovery from mental illness and to help in long-term maintenance of the progress made in treatment. She has an interest in working with college students, including medical and graduate students. She also has experience in Geriatric Psychiatry. She greatly enjoys working with patients and helping them improve their lives, mental health, and well-being.
Dr. Alexander's main field of interest is in College Mental Health. She is currently the Training Director for the Student Mental Health Fellowship at Stanford. Nationally, she is involved in several collaborations in College Mental Health. She served as the Co-Chair of the APA (American Psychiatric Association) College Mental Health Caucus for 5 years. She was also Chair of the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA). She is also the President and a founding member of the Association for College Psychiatry (AFCP). Other interests include advocating for women's mental health issues. She is currently the Secretary for the Association for Women Psychiatrists (AWP).
Her hobbies include kayaking, swimming, and learning to cook.
Clinical Focus
- Psychiatry
- Psychopharmacology
- Short-Term Psychotherapy
- College Mental Health
Academic Appointments
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Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Administrative Appointments
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Training Director, Student Mental Health Fellowship, Stanford University, Dept of Psychiatry (2017 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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William Weber Award, (2nd Year Resident who Best Exemplifies Compassionate Psychiatric Care), Stanford University, Dept of Psychiatry
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Louis & Rachel Rudin Scholarship, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2002)
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Regents Scholarship, University of California (1994-1998)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Co-Chair, APA College Mental Health Caucus, APA (American Psychiatric Association) (2015 - Present)
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President & Founding Member, Association for College Psychiatry (AFCP), AFCP (Association for College Psychiatry) (2017 - Present)
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Treasurer, Association of Women Psychiatrists, AWP (Association of Women Psychiatrists) (2016 - Present)
Professional Education
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Medical Education: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (2003) CA
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Residency: Stanford Hospital and Clinics (2007) CA
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Chief Residency, Stanford University, Dept of Psychiatry (2007)
Community and International Work
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House at Stanford
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Stanford CHIPAO (Communication Health Interactive for Parents of Adolescents and Others)
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No