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My goal is to help children become their best selves by providing them with a safe and nurturing space to grow. It is important to me that my clients enjoy the process of learning about themselves, gaining skills, and bettering their lives. I use art, games, nature and specific client interests to help build connections with the children and adolescents I work with. While I do see children and adolescents in session, I regularly involve parents and siblings in the therapeutic process and I connect with school professionals whenever necessary.
Since becoming a mother to a neurodivergent child, I have taken a special interest in providing support and training for parents of kids with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and pathological demand avoidance (PDA). I’m dedicated to advocating for children’s disability rights and love helping families navigate the often confusing and overwhelming educational system and laws. I’m here to offer guidance, prepare families for important meetings, and even attend CSE, 504, or team meetings alongside you to ensure your child gets the support they deserve.
Dr. Jacalyn Bruno
Licensed Psychologist
I am a licensed psychologist and NYS school psychologist and I see clients from preschool to adulthood. I graduated from St. John's University with a degree in School Psychology. I have experience working in a special education preschool, elementary, middle and high school setting. I have specialized training in delivering evidence-based treatments to children with behavioral, anxiety and mood disorders. I pull from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure with response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness based therapy depending upon each clients unique needs.
PROVIDES
Diagnostic Intake Evaluations
Therapy
Parent Training
Psychoeducational Evals
Selective Mutism Evals
Autism Spectrum Disorder Evals
