Aimee Kotrba, Ph D. | Brighton

Dr. Aimee Kotrba is a clinical psychologist specializing in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. With master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Wayne State University, additional training from Children’s Hospital of Michigan and William Beaumont Hospital’s Center for Human Development, and adjunct faculty experience at Michigan State University’s graduate program in educational psychology, Dr. Kotrba is a leader in her field. As the owner of Thriving Minds, a psychology clinic with locations in Brighton and Chelsea Michigan, Dr. Kotrba provides evidence-based interventions for anxiety and behavioral issues. She also directs the Neonatal Developmental Clinic at St. Joes Hospital, evaluating children born prematurely for developmental delays. Dr. Kotrba’s primary interventions include individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mood and anxiety disorders, parent training for disruptive behavior disorders, and psychological assessments for learning issues, anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. She is a renowned expert and speaker on the identification and treatment of Selective Mutism, a childhood anxiety disorder, and has authored two books – Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents and Overcoming Selective Mutism: A Field Guide for Parents. Dr. Kotrba is also active in the community, speaking on a variety of psychological topics.