Amy Papageorge is an accomplished psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with difficult-to-treat populations. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at Dallas. Amy currently works as a Behavioral Facility Contract Negotiator at Cigna, where she utilizes her vast expertise in behavioral health to negotiate contracts, rates and terms. Her primary role involves preparing and implementing contract language with behavioral and substance use facilities, as well as maintaining relationships with these service providers.

Throughout her career, Amy has demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality treatment and care to patients struggling with complex behavioral conditions such as substance abuse, brain injury, personality disorders, and criminality. She has honed her skills through previous roles such as Behavioral Provider Relations Senior Analyst and Behavioral Care Manager Specialist at Cigna. As a result, she possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with difficult cases that require a nuanced and multidisciplinary approach.

In addition to her professional achievements, Amy is an active member of the behavioral health community and has established a reputation for her exceptional skills as a communicator and negotiator. Her dedication to clinical excellence and her extensive experience in contract negotiation and management make her a top performer in her field.