Dr. Amy Hartley, Ph.D., is a Jacksonville clinical and forensic psychologist at D’Arienzo Psychology with approximately 20 years of experience in clinical psychology, psychological assessment, forensic psychology, military psychology, and evidence-based psychotherapy.
Dr. Hartley works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, attorneys, and other professionals. Her areas of expertise include: ADHD testing, autism assessment, learning and cognitive evaluations, psychological testing, trauma and PTSD, forensic psychological evaluations, parental fitness evaluations, social investigations, competency evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, and military psychology.
She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a forensic emphasis from Sam Houston State University and has practiced in correctional and forensic settings, a Department of Defense military hospital, outpatient behavioral health programs, and private practice.
Dr. Hartley joined D’Arienzo Psychology in Jacksonville, Florida in 2021 and is a Florida licensed psychologist, license number PY8657.
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Jacksonville Clinical Psychologist Dr. Amy Hartley
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Hartley provides psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation for adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, relational, and psychological concerns.
Her clinical areas of experience include:
- Anxiety, panic, and stress
- Depression and mood disorders
- Complex trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Military trauma
- Sexual trauma
- Grief and major life transitions
- Family relationships and family dynamics
- Relationship difficulties and infidelity
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples therapy
- Family therapy
Learn more about individual and family psychology services in Jacksonville and couples and marriage psychology services at D’Arienzo Psychology.
Psychological Testing and Assessment in Jacksonville
Psychological assessment is one of Dr. Hartley’s primary areas of professional experience. She evaluates children, adolescents, and adults and has extensive experience integrating clinical interviews, psychological testing, educational information, behavioral data, and relevant records.
Dr. Hartley’s psychological and psychoeducational assessment services include evaluation of:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Learning disabilities
- Intellectual functioning
- Cognitive functioning
- Memory
- Academic achievement
- Attention and concentration
- Personality and emotional functioning
- Developmental and behavioral concerns
Learn more about psychological testing and assessment in Jacksonville and our psychoeducational testing services.
ADHD Testing and Evaluation
Dr. Hartley has extensive experience evaluating attention, executive functioning, learning, cognition, and related psychological concerns.
A comprehensive ADHD evaluation may involve more than identifying symptoms of inattention or hyperactivity. Depending on the referral question, assessment may also consider learning problems, anxiety, mood symptoms, cognitive functioning, trauma, sleep, developmental history, and other factors that can affect attention and performance.
Learn more about ADHD evaluation and psychological services at D’Arienzo Psychology.
Autism, Learning and Cognitive Evaluations
Dr. Hartley also conducts psychological evaluations involving autism spectrum concerns, learning differences, intellectual functioning, academic achievement, memory, and cognitive functioning.
Psychological assessment can help families, individuals, educators, and other professionals better understand strengths and weaknesses and develop appropriate recommendations based on the specific referral question.
Jacksonville Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Hartley has substantial forensic psychology experience and provides forensic psychological evaluations and consultation in legal matters.
Her background includes years of work in correctional and criminal justice settings as well as specialized forensic training during her doctoral education.
Her forensic services include:
- Independent forensic psychological evaluations
- Compulsory Medical Evaluations
- Competency evaluations
- Psychosexual evaluations
- Parental fitness evaluations
- Social investigations
- Social investigation reviews
- Psychological testing in legal matters
- Forensic consultation and record review
Attorneys and clients can learn more about D’Arienzo Psychology’s forensic psychology and expert services.
Social Investigations and Family-Law Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Hartley’s forensic practice includes social investigations, parental fitness evaluations, and review of psychological and family-law information.
These evaluations require a role that is distinct from psychotherapy. The forensic psychologist evaluates information relevant to a specific legal question and may integrate interviews, psychological testing, collateral information, records, and other data appropriate to the evaluation.
Learn more about social investigations and custody-related psychological evaluations.
Criminal and Forensic Psychology Experience
Dr. Hartley’s professional background includes extensive experience within the criminal justice system.
From 2006 through 2013, she worked with the Florida Department of Corrections in Raiford and Lake City. Her forensic training and professional experience have included psychological assessment, competency-related issues, sexual-offense and risk-related evaluations, consultation, and preparation of forensic psychological reports.
She has also provided professional presentations concerning sex-offender risk assessment, victimology, mental-health safety, and the interaction between victims and perpetrators.
Military Psychology and Department of Defense Experience
Dr. Hartley has significant experience in military psychology. From 2013 through 2019, she practiced at Naval Hospital Jacksonville with the Department of Defense.
Her military psychology experience included evaluation and treatment of active-duty service members and military dependents, PTSD treatment, fitness-for-duty evaluations, consultation involving military personnel, and psychological assessment.
Her specialized military training includes:
- Military psychology
- Fitness-for-duty evaluations
- 706 evaluations
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
- FPPE training in neuropsychology through the Department of Defense
Learn more about military psychology and TRICARE services.
PSYPACT Telepsychology Across the United States
Dr. Hartley holds Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through PSYPACT, with Florida serving as her home state.
This authorization allows eligible telepsychology services to be provided from her PSYPACT home state to clients located in participating PSYPACT jurisdictions, subject to PSYPACT rules and the laws and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction where the client is located.
As of September 2026, Dr. Hartley’s PSYPACT authorization provides access to participating jurisdictions including:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.
Because PSYPACT participation can change as additional jurisdictions enact or implement the compact, patients should confirm current eligibility when requesting interstate telepsychology services.
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Dr. Amy Hartley’s PSYPACT Authorization
Dr. Hartley’s Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology documentation is available below.
Dr. Hartley’s Approach to Psychological Care
Dr. Hartley’s approach is collaborative and evidence-based. She works to understand each client’s concerns, expectations, history, and goals before developing recommendations or a treatment approach.
Her professional background as both a clinician and psychological evaluator allows her to approach problems from multiple perspectives while emphasizing careful assessment, practical recommendations, and treatment strategies supported by psychological science.
Education
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology with Forensic Emphasis, Sam Houston State University, 2006
- M.A., General Psychology, University of North Florida, 2002
- B.S., Psychology, Florida State University, 1997
Professional Experience
- 2021–Present: Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, D’Arienzo Psychology, Jacksonville, Florida
- 2019–2021: Baptist Behavioral Health, Jacksonville, Florida
- 2013–2019: Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Department of Defense
- 2013: CNS Healthcare, Jacksonville, Florida
- 2006–2013: Florida Department of Corrections, Raiford and Lake City, Florida
Specialized Training and Professional Credentials
- Florida Licensed Psychologist — License #PY8657
- PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
- Clinical Psychology with forensic emphasis
- Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
- Military Psychology
- Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
- 706 Evaluations
- FPPE in Neuropsychology, Department of Defense
Professional Presentations
Hartley, A.M. (2015). Personal Security in Dealing with Mental Health Clients. Legal Assistance for Victims of Sexual Offenses and Other Crimes Training Symposium, Orlando, Florida.
Hartley, A.M. (2016). Sex Offender Risk Assessment and Treatment. Guest lecture and legal outreach, Region Legal Service Southeast, NAS Jacksonville.
Hartley, A.M. (2016). Sexual Offenses and Victimology: The Interaction Between Victims and Perpetrators. Integrated Legal Services for Victims Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Amy Hartley’s Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Hartley’s curriculum vitae provides additional information regarding her clinical, forensic, military, assessment, training, and professional experience.
Professional Verification
Dr. Hartley’s Psychology Today profile identifies her as a Florida licensed psychologist practicing with D’Arienzo Psychology in Jacksonville.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Amy Hartley
What type of psychologist is Dr. Amy Hartley?
Dr. Amy Hartley is a clinical and forensic psychologist whose work includes psychotherapy, psychological testing, psychoeducational assessment, forensic psychological evaluation, trauma treatment, and military psychology.
Does Dr. Hartley conduct ADHD evaluations?
Yes. Dr. Hartley has extensive experience assessing ADHD, attention, cognitive functioning, learning, memory, achievement, and related psychological concerns in children, adolescents, and adults.
Does Dr. Hartley conduct autism evaluations?
Dr. Hartley conducts psychological assessments involving autism spectrum concerns as well as cognitive, developmental, intellectual, educational, and behavioral functioning.
Does Dr. Hartley perform forensic psychological evaluations?
Yes. Her forensic work includes independent psychological evaluations, social investigations, parental fitness evaluations, competency evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, forensic consultation, and other evaluations involving legal questions.
Does Dr. Hartley have military psychology experience?
Yes. Dr. Hartley practiced at Naval Hospital Jacksonville with the Department of Defense from 2013 through 2019 and has specialized training involving military psychology, PTSD treatment, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and related psychological assessment.
Can Dr. Hartley provide psychology services outside Florida?
Dr. Hartley holds PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology. This permits eligible telepsychology services into participating PSYPACT jurisdictions when PSYPACT requirements and applicable jurisdictional rules are satisfied.
Schedule With Dr. Amy Hartley
To inquire about psychotherapy, ADHD testing, autism evaluation, psychological assessment, forensic psychological evaluation, family-law evaluation, or other services with Dr. Hartley, contact D’Arienzo Psychology.
D’Arienzo Psychology
6058 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32217
904-379-8094
Dr. Hartley is an independent contractor with D’Arienzo Psychology. Availability of particular clinical, forensic, assessment, and interstate telepsychology services depends on the referral question, jurisdiction, applicable law, professional requirements, and Dr. Hartley’s availability.
