Biography
Dr. Amy Vail is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and has been in private practice in the North Tahoe area since 2006. Dr. Vail’s approach to therapy is based on a wellness model that supports the underlying healthy self, while working to unravel faulty beliefs and behaviors that prevent adults, adolescents and children from living their best lives.
Dr. Vail has a collaborative approach to therapy and works closely with other doctors and health care professionals, along with parents, and teachers, to support the emotional growth and total wellbeing of her patients.
Community-Minded
Dr. Amy Vail is the Director of the Creativity & Madness conferences and the non-profit organization, The American Institute of Medical Education. AIMED is accredited by the ACCME and provides continuing education to the general medical community. Dr Amy Vail collaborates with and has presented locally with Tahoe Forest Hospital, Squaw Valley Ski Area, Alpine Meadows Ski Area, Palisades Tahoe’s Ski Teams, Sugar Bowl Academy’s Ski Teams, Squaw Valley Academy, Lake Tahoe Preparatory Academy, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, The North Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe Women’s Services, Tahoe SAFE Alliance, and Child Protective Services.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Amy enjoys learning, traveling, camping, hiking, reading, skiing and snowboarding, dirt biking, mountain biking, water sports, art and animals.
Education and Training
Doctor of Psychology
Clinical Psychology California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, CA
Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology, Alameda, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Research Experience: Dissertation
An Exploratory Study of Female Sadomasochists’ Sexuality: Behavior, Fantasy and Meaning A phenomenological research study investigating the experiences and perceptions, both personal and interpersonal, of women who participate in consensual sadomasochism. Chair: Samuel Gerson, Ph.D., Committee Member: Lee Rather, Ph.D
Afiliations
(APA) American Psychological Association, Member
PSI CHI — National Psychology Honors Society, Member
Multicultural Skills and Training
Institute for Central American Development Studies - Costa Rica
Additional Training
Reiki Master and Conscious Healing Practitioner
Professional Presentations
Be Your Best: The impact of resilience and mental stamina on peak performance, Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Center for Health, Workshops for Palisades Tahoe Ski Teams, and Sugar Bowl Academy. Lake Tahoe, CA, 11/2022
Know Yourself: What is metacognition, and how can it help enhance sports performance and life? Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Center for Health, Workshops for Palisades Tahoe Ski Teams, and Sugar Bowl Academy, Lake Tahoe, CA, 11/2022
Luck Favors the Prepared: The pillars of sports psychology, mental skills training, and peak performance, Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Center for Health, Workshops for Palisades Tahoe Ski Teams, and Sugar Bowl Academy, Lake Tahoe, CA, 10/2022
Screenagers the Next Chapter- Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, North Tahoe Public Utility District Community presentation, 10/ 2021
Covid Fatigue, Parental Burnout & Mental Health, Mental Health in The Mountains ± Speaker Series In collaboration, Truckee Tahoe Suicide Prevention Coalition, Truckee & Tahoe, CA, 5/2021
Covid for the Long Haul- Managing Compassion Fatigue & Provider Burnout. Community Collaboration with Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition and Tahoe Forest Hospital Wellness Neighborhood, Truckee and Tahoe, CA, 5/2021
Tahoe Teen Nutritional Education Seminar, Jill Whisler, MS, RDS & Dr. Amy Vail, Learn to navigate healthy regimes for your mind and body to optimize a healthy body image and self-esteem, Tahoe, CA, 1/2021
Knowledge Is Power Truckee Unified School District & Athletes Committed, 1-13-2020 Truckee High & 1-15-2020 North Tahoe High, Truckee and Tahoe City, California, January, 2020
Overexposed and Underprepared- Helping Children Navigate Technology Safely - Creativity & Madness Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 2019
Over Exposed and Under Prepared - The impact of technology on relationship satisfaction and happiness (Keynote Speaker) Granlibakken Resort, Tahoe City, CA, November, 2018
What Children are Doing on Line. YES, Your Children! Tahoe Forest Hospital, Truckee, CA, May, 2018
What Children are Doing on Line. YES, Your Children! Alder Creek Middle School, Truckee, CA, May 2018
Master of Ceremonies Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Weekend, Squaw Valley, CA, November, 2012
Living a Mindful life: Get Out of Your Way and Create the Life of Your Dreams (Keynote Speaker) – Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Weekend, Squaw Valley, CA, November, 2011
Be A Better Version of Yourself - (Closing Speaker) Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Weekend, Squaw Valley, CA, November, 2010
The Fantasy Partner Always Disappoints, Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Weekend, Squaw Valley, CA, November, 2009
Strategies and Tools for Successful Parenting; Tahoe Forest Hospital’s Women’s Wellness Weekend, Squaw Valley, CA November, 2008
For more Presentation Experience, please view Dr. Vail’s Curriculum Vitae.
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