About Dr. Pearl

We all have many stories. Here are some of mine.

I am a licensed psychologist in CT and NY and a nationally certified school psychologist. I have special interests in anxiety and depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders, early childhood development, parenting, gender diversity, and trauma. I love to learn, and regularly engage in continuing education and peer consultation so I can provide evidence-based interventions that are the best fit for my clients’ needs.

I have worked with children, families, and schools in various capacities since 1998. Prior to opening my private practice in 2012, I fulfilled roles including:

aide in a classroom for children with autism
student teacher in a public elementary school classroom for deaf students
evaluator for private school admission
school psychologist in public school
counselor in a residential treatment facility
evaluator for early intervention
mental health coordinator and consultant for Early Head Start
trainer of camp staff and direct service staff working with individuals with autism and mental health or behavioral health concerns
social skills group facilitator
program development consultant
individual and group therapist

Formal Education

Teachers College, Columbia University – New York, New York
2006 - Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) (APA-Accredited)
2006 - Master of Philosophy in Psychology (MPhil)
2003 - Master of Education in School Psychology (EdM)

Colby College – Waterville, Maine
1999 – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude with distinction in psychology

Licensure and Certification

Connecticut Licensed Psychologist 003049
New York Licensed Psychologist 018412
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) 12942

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

American Psychological Association
National Association of School Psychologists
American Psychological Association Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
American Psychological Association Division 53: Child and Adolescent Psychology
American Psychological Association Division 56: Trauma Psychology
Connecticut Psychological Association
Westchester County Psychological Association
World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Orientation

My approach is tailored to each specific individual. I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation. In most cases, a child or teen is my identified client, and I strive to partner with the systems in which the child exists – family, home, school, and community – because we all develop within the context of our surroundings.