Business Details
41 Years
experience
Child Clinical Psychologist in New Canaan, CT
Nancie R Spector, PhD is a licensed child clinical psychologist with over thirty years of experience dedicated to helping families navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Specializing in learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, and mood disorders, our practice employs evidence-based approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to empower parents and children. We offer tailored parent guidance sessions to address sleep, eating, and toileting issues, alongside telehealth services for clients in Connecticut, New York, and Florida.Our practice integrates a certified facility dog from Canine Companions for Independence to create a comforting environment during therapy and testing. With a career spanning private practice, hospital rotations, and academic consultations, we combine deep expertise with compassionate care to support children, adolescents, and their families. Our collaborative approach includes working with psychiatrists, educators, and specialists to ensure comprehensive solutions for each client's unique needs.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Parent Guidance Sessions
Psychological Testing
Telehealth Consultations
Autism Spectrum Support
Anxiety Treatment
School Consultation
Grief Counseling
Sleep Disorder Guidance
Behavioral Intervention
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized experience in child psychology.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based DBT techniques for emotional regulation.
- We provide telehealth services across multiple states for accessibility.
- A certified facility dog enhances therapeutic engagement for young clients.
- We collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists for comprehensive care.
Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Specialized DBT training for children, adolescents, and parents focusing on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Incorporates mindfulness and behavioral analysis techniques to address anxiety, mood disorders, and family conflict through individual sessions and telephone coaching.
Parent Guidance Sessions
Targeted support for parents addressing sleep issues, behavioral challenges, and school-related concerns. Provides practical strategies for discipline, emotional regulation, and navigating life transitions like divorce or loss without requiring child participation in sessions.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluations for learning disabilities, developmental disorders, and emotional challenges. Includes school placement recommendations and collaboration with educators to create tailored educational plans for children and adolescents.
Telehealth Consultations
Secure video and phone sessions for clients across multiple states. Offers continuity of care for DBT skills training, parent guidance, and behavioral interventions through HIPAA-compliant platforms with flexible scheduling options.
Autism Spectrum Support
Specialized interventions for children on the autism spectrum addressing social skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. Combines play therapy techniques with parent training to improve daily functioning and family dynamics.
People
Nancie R. Spector
Child Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in child development, DBT therapy, and parent guidance. Holds telehealth licenses across multiple states and integrates a certified facility dog into therapeutic sessions for enhanced client engagement.
Questions
What services do you offer for children with anxiety?
We provide DBT therapy, parent guidance, and behavioral interventions tailored to children's anxiety needs.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we conduct secure telehealth sessions for clients in Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Psypact states.
How does DBT benefit children and adolescents?
DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills through age-appropriate techniques.
What is parent guidance therapy?
Parent guidance helps caregivers address sleep, eating, toileting issues, and behavioral challenges without direct child participation.
How to schedule an appointment?
Contact us via our website form or call 203-972-9009 to discuss availability and telehealth options.
