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Mr.

Joseph D'Ambrosio

Asst Professor Term

School of Medicine

BIO

Dr. Joseph G. D'Ambrosio, MSSW, JD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Louisville and Director of Behavioral Health at the Trager Institute. A licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist, he serves as a faculty clinician at the Optimal Aging Clinic, where he integrates behavioral and medical care for medically and psychiatrically complex older adults. His work blends emotionally focused, cognitive behavioral, and family systems approaches to improve functional outcomes for diagnostically challenging patients.

DEGREES

  • BA
    Long Island University, Brookville, United States1975
  • JD
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States1981
  • MSSW
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States2005
  • PhD
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United StatesMay 2012