Noora Abdulkerim, PhD

Dr. Abdulkerim has experience working with families in both clinical and school settings, and understands that parent support is vital to their child’s treatment and goals. Curious, compassionate, and dedicated, Dr. Abdulkerim is passionate about helping kids find healthy ways to stay grounded and learn about their own feelings.

With a PhD in School Psychology and training in special education, Dr. Abdulkerim is able to teach clinical concepts in a way that kids and adolescents find interesting and engaging. Noora utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her approach and is licensed to practice in New York.

Languages Spoken: English

Professional Summary

Licensing and Education: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology (PhD)

Trainings and Certifications: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Licensed in: New York (026018)

Focus Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, OCD, Life transitions, Anger management, BIPOC

Q&A with Dr. Abdulkerim

What experience do you have working with families?

I have worked with families both in the clinical and school settings. Within the school settings, I involved families in the status of the social emotional treatment goals of their child. Within the clinical setting, I involved parents in ways they can support their child's clinical treatment.

What inspired you to become a therapist?

I was inspired to become a psychologist because I am passionate about helping clients transform their relationship with their emotions and challenging experiences in a healthy and grounded in order to help them live fulfilling lives.

What are your strengths?

My strengths as a therapist are curiosity, rapport-building, compassion and dedication.

What else would you like families to know about you?

I have also been trained as a special educator which has made me very thoughtful and mindful of teaching clinical content in a way that is interesting and engaging for children and adolescents.