38B Grove St., Suite 1A Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877, United States
With over 15 years experience as a clinician and specializing in Educational and School Psychology, Dr. Klein is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, academic and peer related difficulties. She has experience with students who have a wide range of disabilities and worked with specialized school based programs for learning disabled and emotionally fragile students.
Dr. Klein’s work is focused on the belief that all students have the right to learn and grow and to enhance their overall well being. Through a supportive therapeutic process, her clients discover and build upon their own inner strengths and resources.
Dr. Klein is a practical, interactive, solution-focused counselor. Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a cognitive behavioral approach, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve their goal.
Degrees and Certifications
Doctor of Psychology, PsyD. – University of Southern California, 2008
Master of Science in School Psychology, M.S. Ed –Long Island University, 2005
Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A. Ed- Manhattanville College, 2000
Bachelor of Arts in English, B.A. - Quinnipiac College, 1998
New York State School Psychologist Certification, 2005
Connecticut Licensed Professional Counselor, 2011
Professional Activities and Memberships
Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP)
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