Business Details
Expert Child Psychologist Services in Rye, NY
Dr. Sasha Blackwell has been dedicated to supporting children, families, and educators for over a decade. Founded by Dr. Sasha Blackwell, a licensed psychologist in New York and Connecticut with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, our practice combines academic rigor with compassionate care. We specialize in addressing developmental and behavioral challenges through evidence-based interventions tailored to each child's unique needs. Our team collaborates closely with parents and educators to create supportive environments that foster growth and learning. With expertise in executive function deficits, developmental delays, and behavioral rigidity, we provide targeted solutions that promote long-term success.Our services integrate seamlessly with other professionals, including speech therapists and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive care. Dr. Blackwell's extensive experience in academic settings and child welfare systems informs our holistic approach. We offer parent guidance, child psychotherapy, and school consultation services grounded in developmental science. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our published research and ongoing contributions to the field. By focusing on practical, sustainable strategies, we empower families to navigate challenges with confidence. This practice remains dedicated to advancing the understanding of child development and behavioral health.
Services
Educational Consultation
Child Psychotherapy
Parent Guidance
Behavior Support
School Consultation
Curriculum Design
Service Integration
Temperament Counseling
New Parent Support
Therapeutic Groups
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in child psychology and behavioral interventions
- Our collaborative approach partners with parents and educators for comprehensive solutions
- We implement empirically-validated interventions tailored to individual developmental needs
- Our service integration coordinates care with speech therapists, pediatricians, and educators
- We combine clinical expertise with published research in child development
Associations and certifications
- National School Psychology Certification (NCSP)
Services
Educational Consultation
We collaborate with parents and educators to create supportive learning environments. Our consultants analyze assessment results and develop strategies to address academic and behavioral challenges. This service includes teacher training and classroom modifications to accommodate diverse learning needs while promoting student success.
Child Psychotherapy
Our individual therapy sessions use play-based and cognitive behavioral techniques. We address emotional regulation, social skills development, and behavioral challenges through age-appropriate interventions. Each treatment plan is tailored to the child's developmental stage and specific therapeutic goals using evidence-based practices.
Parent Guidance
We provide parents with tools to understand and respond to their child's behavior. This includes temperament analysis and strategies for improving communication, managing transitions, and fostering emotional development through consistent, nurturing approaches.
Behavior Support
Our specialists identify environmental factors contributing to challenging behaviors. We develop individualized plans to replace problematic behaviors with appropriate skills while teaching coping strategies to parents and educators for consistent implementation.
Service Integration
We coordinate with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and medical professionals to create unified treatment plans. This collaborative approach ensures all service providers work toward common goals while maintaining consistent strategies across home and school environments.
People
Dr. Sasha Blackwell
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Sasha Blackwell holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from CUNY and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. With over 20 years of experience in child development, she specializes in behavioral interventions and learning differences. Her academic background includes teaching at Queens College and research at NYU Child Study Center.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT, providing services in-office, virtually, and through school/home visits when needed.
What ages do you work with?
We specialize in early childhood through adolescence, with particular expertise in infant/toddler development and school-age behavioral challenges.
How do you involve parents?
Parents participate in temperament counseling, behavior planning, and reflective practice sessions to develop consistent strategies for home implementation.
What types of challenges do you address?
We help with attention deficits, behavioral rigidity, social skills development, academic challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties.
How are educators supported?
We provide classroom consultation, teacher training, and environmental modifications to create supportive learning environments that accommodate diverse student needs.
