About Emily Anastasio, PhD
Emily Anastasio, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at Brightline. Dr. Anastasio has extensive experience working with kids, adolescents, and families in outpatient clinic and private practice settings, as well as residential, hospital, and partial hospital programs.
Dr. Anastasio brings to Brightline her expertise in psychological testing and a number of treatment modalities. She draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, and positive psychology most often.
Her professional interests are varied and wide-ranging, but her approach is always driven by the needs of each child and the goals and values of every family. She strives to deliver high-quality, individualized care so kids, teens, and families can live their healthiest and most fulfilling life.
Professional Summary
Education:
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD), Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Science in Education, Psychological Services (MSEd), University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS), Manhattan College
Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): Neuropsychological testing; autism spectrum evaluation (including ADOS-2); projective assessment; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT); dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT); acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); social skills training; completed Certified ADHD Professional training through PESI (ADHD-CCSP)
License Type(s): Licensed Clinical Psychologist
States where clinician is licensed: New York (020395)
Experience:
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Developmental Assessment & Intervention Center
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Caravel Autism Health
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, CARE Counseling
Licensed Clinical Supervisor, Northwest Journey
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Fraser
Licensed Psychologist, Northwest Passage Child & Adolescent Center
Training:
Doctoral Psychology Extern, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Payne Whitney Westchester
Doctoral Psychology Extern, Institute for Child Development at Hackensack University Medical Center
Doctoral Intern, Rehabilitation Enterprises of Northeastern Wyoming (RENEW)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Big Horn Psychological Services
Meet our online clinical providers
Emily Anastasio, PhD
"I have an abundance of love for working with neurodivergent kids and young people, especially those with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, social skills deficits, and high anxiety."
Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
“I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens."
Rachel Havens, LMHC
“I bring 17 years of experience working with children, teens, and families in academic and clinical environments, having served as a tutor, educator, school counselor, and mental health therapist for ages 2 through 18."
Ephat Russcol, MD
“I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”
Jessica Cohen, LCSW
Jessica Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with focus areas of Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, ADHD, Divorce/Separation, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Child & Adolescent.
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