Dr. Jaime H. Cárcamo, Psy.D

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Dr. Jaime H. Cárcamo, Psy.D is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with over 20-year experience in the field of psychology. Dr. Cárcamo is President and founder of the Psychological & Stress Management, PC, and the Hispanic Family Mental Health Center. He is Adjunct Instructor at the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Cárcamo specializes in the practice of clinical psychology involving assessments, consultation, the design and implementation of treatment and professional training programs, and expert witness courtroom testimony, with a focus on immigrant populations and victims of trauma. He has expertise in the assessment of family-based immigration evaluations, victims of torture, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, Unlawful Presence Provisional Waivers evaluations, and U and T Visas.

Dr. Cárcamo attained his Doctor of Psychology degree from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. He completed internship and practicum experiences from the New York State Office of Mental Health/Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University, and the Department of Psychology at the New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, Westchester, New York. He attained his Post-doctorate education from The Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University.

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center (WTC), Dr. Cárcamo lectured and conducted workshops throughout New York City on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Grief (TG). During his tenure at the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI), Columbia University (1999–2006), he was selected as a group of trauma treatment experts to provide evidence-based treatment and training for trauma-related problems and disorders (The New York Consortium for Effective Trauma Treatment). He also made media appearances to provide public education on national and international television and radio.

Dr. Cárcamo was Visiting Professor at the Universidad de Carabobo, Facultad de Ciencias De La Salud, Valencia, Venezuela (November 2004) where trained mental health professionals in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for PTSD. He was also invited as a Panelist, Facilitator and Lecturer at the IV Congreso Venezolano de Neuropsicofarmacología, Porlamar, Venezuela (July 2006). Most recently, he made professional presentations and trauma treatment training in Guatemala City, Guatemala, after the June 3, 2018 eruption of the Volcano of Fire, traumatizing a mostly indigenous community, and the XXXIII Congreso Centroamericano y Del Caribe de Psiquiatría, Panama City, Panama (April 2019).

Licensure:

Psychologist, New York State: License #014573
The University of the State of New York
Education Department (December 2000)

Certifications:

New York State Workers’ Compensation Board: Authorized Provider

Depositions/Trials:

Numerous depositions/trials for immigration, forensic, and Workers’ Compensation

Professional Affiliations/Membership:

American Psychological Association (APA)

Honors and Awards:

1992 – 1998 Scholar
The National Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Volunteer Experience:

The Human Rights Clinic (Formerly-Doctors of the World-USA), (2011-Present)

The Human Rights Clinic (HRC) is a health and human rights organization that helps asylum seekers who were tortured in their country of origin from being returned to the same life-threatening situation. HRC links asylum seekers with volunteer clinicians to perform medical and psychological evaluations to determine whether the survivors' claims of torture are consistent given the physical and/or psychological evidence, and if so, provide written affidavits for immigration proceedings. If required by the court, volunteers also testify, generally over the phone, at the hearing.

Publications:

Cárcamo, J.H. A Brief History of Art Therapy: Mental Health and Neuroscience
Se Acabó La Tinta. 2018; #5 112-115.

Schneier, F.R, Campeas, R, Cárcamo, J.H., Glass, A., Fernandez, R.L., Neria, Y., Sanchez-Lacay, A., Vermes, D., Wall, M. M. Combined Mirtazapine and SRRI Treatment of PTSD: A Placebo-Controlled Trial: Depression and Anxiety. 0:1-10 (2015)

Marshall, R.D., Cárcamo, J.H., Blanco, C., Liebowitz, M. Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy After a Trial of Medication for Chronic PTSD: Pilot Observations. American Journal of Psychotherapy. 2003; 57(3): 374-383.

Cárcamo, J.H., Sanchez-Lacay, A, Lewis-Fernandez, R. The psychological impact of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: Posttraumatic Stress and the healing of a traumatized city. Revista Chilena de Neuro-Psiquiatría. 2002; 40:86-96.

Cárcamo, J.H., Lewis-Fernandez, R., Marshall, R.D. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A case presentation. The Economics of Neuroscience. 2001; 3(10): 46-48.

Selected Professional and Media Presentations:

Cárcamo, J H. (September 27, 2019). Culturally-sensitive and Evidence-based

Treatments for Trauma: Conference on Mental Health, Humanism and Spirituality: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY.

Cárcamo, J H. (April 10-12, 2019). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Vulnerability, and Evidence Based Treatments, including Psychosocial and Pharmacological Treatments: XXXIII Congreso Centroamericano y Del Caribe de Psiquiatría, Panama City, Panama.

Cárcamo, J H. (June 17, 2018): Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Vulnerability, and Evidence Based Treatments, including Prolonged Exposure Therapy: Trauma- treatment training after the June 3, 2018 eruption of the Volcano of Fire in Guatemala Villages. Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Cárcamo, J H. (April 20, 2018): Immigration Forum: Psychological Perspectives in the

Mental health of undocumented Latinos in New York City: Jewish Center of

Jackson Heights.

Cárcamo, J H. (June 10, 2011). Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of

Psychological Disorders: Department of Preventive Medicine: WTC Monitoring and Treatment Program Clinical Seminar Series, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Cárcamo, J H. (February 18, 2011). Major Types of the Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Spectrum Disorders: Department of Preventive Medicine: WTC Monitoring and Treatment Program Clinical Seminar Series, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Cárcamo, J H. (December 2, 2008). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47. “Holiday Blues”. Causes and treatment.

Cárcamo, J H. (July 7, 2006). New Advances in PTSD Treatment using Cognitive Behavior Techniques: IV Congreso Venezolano de Neuropsicofarmacología, Porlamar, Venezuela.

Cárcamo, J H. (July 7, 2006). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Vulnerability, and Evidence Based Treatments, including Psychosocial and Pharamacological Treatments: IV Congreso Venezolano de Neuropsicofarmacología, Porlamar, Venezuela.

Cárcamo, J H. (July 7, 2006). Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Two Different Clinical Entities?: IV Congreso Venezolano de Neuropsicofarmacología, Porlamar, Venezuela.

Cárcamo, J H. (June 29, 2006). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47. The Impact of the Media and Tobacco Smoking on People with Tobacco Dependence.

Eun-jung Suh, Marshall, Randall, Neria, Yuval, Amsel, Larry, Carcamo, Jaime (Nov 9, 2005). Responds to the WTC Attack: Treatment Guidelines and Training Programs: Concurrent Sessions, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).

Amsel, Larry, Eun-Jung Suh, Marshall, Randall, Neria, Yuval, Carcamo, Jaime (Nov 9, 2005). Evaluation of Training Workshops for Effective Trauma Treatment: Concurrent Sessions, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).

Cárcamo, J H. (June 21, 2005). Dialogo de Costa A Costa, Spanish educational channel: What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Cárcamo, J H. (May 18, 2005). Dialogo de Costa A Costa, Spanish educational channel: The Traumas of Moving or Emigrating.

Cárcamo, J H. (November 6, 2004). Primera Jornada de la Unidad de Psicotrauma: Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Valencia, Venezuela.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 10, 2003). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47. The Psychological Impact of the Iraq War and Adaptation of Soldiers Two years after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 10, 2003). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47.Two years after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

Cárcamo, J H, Blanco, C., Simpson, B., Garcia, W., Shu-Hsing Lin., Marshall, R. (Aug., 2003). Poster Presentation: Comorbidity and Personality Disorders in PTSD Differ by Type of Trauma, International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).

Cárcamo, J H. (May 3, 2003). Treatment of PTSD using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) techniques. Presented at the Argentine American Medical Congress, New York.

Cárcamo, J H. (December 20, 2002). Stress-related problems after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on the New York City population. Korean Broadcasting Television.

Cárcamo, J H. (November 21, 2002). Univision, Spanish channel 41. Psychological and Alternative Treatments to Smoking.

Cárcamo, J H., Batista, M. (October 18, 2002). Rebuilding Our Community Post September 11, 2001. Presented at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 15, 2002). Street Talk. Channel 5 Fox News. Treatment and Clinical Resources for World Trade Center Survivors (WTC-S).

Cárcamo, J H., Neria, Y., Vermes, D. (September 13, 20, 27, 2002). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Terrorist Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Workshop presented at the Mental Health Association of Westchester, New York.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 11, 2002).German TV Productions. The one-year anniversary after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Treatment of Chronic PTSD in New York City Residents.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 10, 2002). Good Day New York, Channel 5 Fox News. One-year anniversary after the World Trade Center Disaster of September 11, 2001. Chronic PTSD in World Trade Center Survivors.

Cárcamo, J. H. Goyzueta, F. (September 9, 2002). “Un año despúes de los ataques terroristas.” Hispanic Health Education Program: Broadcast by Latin Television, Time Warner. New York, NY.

Cárcamo, J H. (August 27, 2002). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47. Amnesia after the terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

Cárcamo, J H. (May 2002). Telemundo, Spanish channel 47. Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Cárcamo, J H. (April 17, 2002). Telefutura (Univision), Spanish channel. Postpartum Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment.

Cárcamo, J H. (March 11, 2002). CBS, Channel 2 News. Six Months After 9/11. Persistent Trauma After The World Trade Center Disaster.

Cárcamo, J H., Rabbi Joy Levitt, Imam Feisal Abdulrauf & Jeremy Gerard (March 04, 2002). WNYC, 93.9 FM/AM 820. On the Line Hosted by Brian Lehrer. Live Taping form the Jewish Community Center (JCC). Six Months After 9/11: Rebuilding Our City, Rebuilding Ourselves.

Cárcamo, J H. (March 05, 2002). NBC, Channel 4 News. Trauma’s Second Wave After September 11, 2000.

Cárcamo, J H., Koenen, K. (November 1, 2001). Brief Recovery Program for Trauma Survivors. Presented at the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, Inc., New York City.

Cárcamo, J. H. Goyzueta, F. (October 29, 2001). “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.” Hispanic Health Education Program: Broadcast by Latin Television, Time Warner. New York, NY.

Cárcamo, J H., Koenen, K. (October 24, 2001). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Acute Stress Disorder to Prevent PTSD. Presented at the New York State Psychiatric Institute , Columbia University, NY.

Cárcamo, J H. (October 17, 2001). Cognitive Behavior Treatment of Acute Stress Reactions Presented at the County of Orange, Department of mental Health, NY.

Marshall, R., Cárcamo, J H., Koenen, K. (September 23 & 25, 2001). Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Acute Stress Disorder to Prevent PTSD. Presented at the New York State Psychiatric Institute , Columbia University, NY.

Cárcamo, J H. (September 12, 2001). Channel 5 Fox News. Normal Reactions to Acute Stress and Coping Strategies after the World Trade Center Disaster of September 11, 2001.

Cárcamo, J. H., Blanco, C., Simpson, B., Garcia, W., Shu-Hsing Lin, & Marshall, R. (May 9, 2001). Comorbidity and Personality Disorders Differ by Type of Trauma. Poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 154th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, L.A.

Goyzueta F., Cárcamo, J. H. (November 20, 2000). “Taking care of Your Health” Hispanic Health Education Program: Broadcast by Latin Television, Time Warner. New York, NY.

Cárcamo, J. H. (March 25, 2000). Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders. Presented at the Latino Pastoral Action Center (LPAC). Bronx, NY.

Brice-Baker, J. & Cárcamo, J. H. (June 5, 1997). Cultural Diversity in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs. Seminar on Multiculturalism. Presented at Greenwich House, Alcohol and Parole Treatment Program. New York, NY.

Cárcamo, J. H. & Milstein, G. (April 17, 1995). Cultural Issues in Clinical Work. Seminar on culture and cultural sensitivity. Presented at Bellevue Medical Center (Externship Program). New York, NY.

Cárcamo, J. H. (1994). Psychological assessment with the culturally different and non-English native speakers. Paper presented at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY.

Cárcamo, J. H. (1991). Aspects to be considered in working with Latinos. Paper presented at Towson State University, Towson, MD.

Special Training:

  • The Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Medical Education: 12-08-16 to 12-10-16. Lifestyle Medicine: Tools for Promoting Healthy Change: Transforming our Patients and Ourselves.

  • Health Right International: Human Rights Clinic Training: Physical and Mental Health Evaluation of Survivors of Torture Seeking Asylum and Other Immigration Reliefs: 11/12/2011, New York City.

  • The page and William Black Post-Graduate School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Advances in Psychiatry 2007: Breakthrough Developments in Psychiatry Treatments.

  • Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute in Collaboration with The University of Pennsylvania: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Prolonged Exposure) in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

  • State University of New York, Stony Brook, School of Social Welfare. Successfully completed the Provider Institute Addiction Training and Technology (40 hours of Continuing Substance Abuse Training).