Dina Karvounides, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Specialist
Clinical Psychologist Chronic Pain Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Helps with
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma & PTSD
- Chronic pain
Licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years across academic medical centers, humanitarian work, and chronic pain clinics. Certified in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, EMDR, and mindfulness-based interventions.
About
Dr. Dina Karvounides is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey. Her therapeutic approach integrates behavioral and insight-oriented modalities, allowing her to tailor care that honors the whole individual.
With 15 years of experience spanning academic medical centers, humanitarian work, private practice, contributions to chronic pain clinics, and psychedelically informed practices, she brings a wealth of clinical expertise.
Training and certifications
Certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy by the Polaris Insight Center and in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Karvounides supports individuals through preparation, medicine sessions, and integration for those pursuing these interventions to manage treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and trauma.
In addition to her training in mindfulness-based interventions through the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Program for Mindfulness, Dr. Karvounides incorporates a range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Who she works with
She holds expertise in working with individuals experiencing chronic pain and the emotional, relational, and functional impact that can occur with these conditions. In her private practice, she also works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges.
Above all, Dr. Karvounides is a lifelong learner who values connection, community, and the healing power of therapeutic relationships. Her mission is to help individuals move toward greater internal freedom, self-understanding, and meaningful connection — with themselves, others, and overall purpose in life.
