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Dr. Laura Pellerzi

Meet Dr. Laura Pellerzi

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Laura Pellerzi is a school psychologist and postdoctoral fellow, the highest level of clinical and academic training. Her training consists of a Master of Science in Psychology of Bilingual Students, an advanced certificate in Bilingual School Psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology from Fordham University. She has extensive education and experience working in schools, hospitals, and private practice. She assists children and adults, as well as their families, who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, cognitive disabilities, social anxiety, and behavior-based issues.

Dr. Pellerzi provides effective interventions for a variety of situations, including family stressors such as illness, divorce, college, social challenges, melancholy, and caring for children with siblings who have developmental disabilities. She observes positive changes in her clients’ health and well-being as a result of her consistent application of empathy, scientific knowledge, and evidence-based mindfulness, behavioral science, and mental health practices.

Dr. Pellerzi practice is founded on her experience implementing holistic mind-body health interventions, cognitive behavior therapy, and dialectical Behavior therapy, tailoring evidence-based support to the individual and their family’s requirements. Within the therapeutic relationship, she prioritizes relationship building, compassion, and connection with a strengths-based approach. She is devoted to supporting individuals and systems, instituting interventions and supports that incorporate multiple perspectives. Her commitment to the families and children she cares for is exceptional. Early on in treatment, her clients frequently experience a reduction in symptoms and an improvement in quality of life.

As a member of Greenwich Psychology Group, Dr. Pellerzi administers neuropsychological and psychological assessments to evaluate social-emotional and cognitive functioning, including screening and evaluation for attention deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and learning disabilities. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop recommendations tailored to the needs of specific individuals. Her evaluations have assisted the IEP or 504 processes in assisting students to learn and achieve to their fullest potential. She also offers consulting services for schools and universities.

Dr. Pellerzi has authored numerous articles, presented her work at national conferences, and has long served as a school consultant for students and academic professionals. She is a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society and a senior aquatics instructor specializing in teaching children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. She is also an accomplished international certified 3rd Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon #05351012). Laura currently resides with her spouse and young daughter in Connecticut.

Professional Memberships

• National School Psychologists Association
• American Educational Research Association
• Association for Psychological Science
• American Psychological Association
• Connecticut Psychological Association

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