Alyssa Chimiklis

Welcome to a space anchored in care and committed to helping adolescents and young adults thrive, grow, and build a life they truly love. Dr. Alyssa Chimiklis is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings together evidence-based expertise with an integrative, holistic mindset and a compassionate presence. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, ADHD, and social anxiety, offering personalized care that supports each individual’s unique path to healing.

With a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (2019) and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at UC San Diego Health’s Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research, Dr. Chimiklis has developed a strong foundation in evidence-based care under the mentorship of Drs. Anil Chacko, Lauren Salvatore, and Roxanne Rockwell.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chimiklis is deeply committed to training the next generation of psychologists. She oversees didactics for doctoral and postdoctoral trainees at the Eating Disorder Center at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where she emphasizes the importance of evidence-based treatments (including CBT, DBT, FBT, and trauma-focused interventions). In this role, she is dedicated to fostering compassionate, research-informed clinical development, contributing to program design, and guiding staff through thoughtful, evidence-driven supervision.

Dr. Chimiklis is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and a Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT). She thoughtfully integrates mind-body practices into her clinical work to support emotional regulation, body awareness, and holistic healing. She has presented at conference symposia on the use of yoga and mindfulness-based interventions for eating disorders and ADHD, as well as on neurocognitive strategies to support children with ADHD and reading challenges.

As a published author, Dr. Chimiklis has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, an encyclopedia entry, and book chapters on ADHD, yoga, and integrative mental health. She is a contributor to the Handbook of DSM-5 Childhood Disorders and its forthcoming 2026 revision.

Her ongoing research explores the impact of mind-body interventions on emotional development and overall well-being in youth. Her latest project is a school-based program for middle school students, designed to cultivate skills in positive embodiment, healthy body image, self-compassion, emotional regulation, joy in movement, and self-care.

Dr. Alyssa is currently a fellow in the 2025–26 Psychiatry Redefined Fellowship in Functional Psychiatry, directed by Dr. James Greenblatt and other pioneers in the field of integrative mental health. This advanced training incorporates nutritional psychiatry, root-cause approaches, and whole-person interventions designed to promote long-term mental wellness. Under the mentorship of leaders such as Dr. Greenblatt and Erin Falco, RD, PRCFMP, Dr. Alyssa continues to deepen her commitment to evidence-based, holistic care that supports healing from the inside out.

What sets Dr. Chimiklis apart is her ability to bring together multiple healing systems—evidence-based treatments and neurocognitive strategies to yoga and mindful embodiment—to create tailored treatment that meets each person’s unique needs.

At the core of her work are values that guide every decision and relationship: Authenticity. Growth. Personalized care. Whole Person Health.

This is more than therapy—it’s a transformative journey toward thriving health, grounded in curiosity, connection, and compassion.

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A little about me….

I love spending time outdoors- whether it's hiking through California's stunning trails, exploring national parks around the country, or getting lost in the charm of old European cities. As a former East Coaster, I've really enjoyed exploring California and there are still so many spots on my to-see list. When I'm not traveling or spending time with family and friends, you can usually find me on my yoga mat-Saturday mornings are my favorite time to recharge with a good yoga flow.