Dr. Alisa Trugerman is a New York State licensed psychologist (#009615) with over two decades of clinical experience. She received her B.A. in both Biology and Psychology from the University of Rochester and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. She was also a certified school psychologist in New York State and has provided specialized psychological services in public school settings.
Dr. Trugerman specializes in the assessment and treatment of older children, adolescents and young adults with learning, developmental, and motivational challenges. She is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, and Parent Management Training (PMT). Her approach is holistic and collaborative, she works closely with families, educators, healthcare providers, tutors, coaches, and other community members to build support networks that promote sustainable success.
Dr. Trugerman has extensive experience treating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, learning disabilities, low self-esteem, substance use, parent-child conflict, and family or marital discord. She is committed to working with clients to establish shared, measurable goals and develop personalized treatment plans that promote long-term resilience and well-being.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Trugerman has served as a subject matter expert in evaluating employer-based mental health programs, conducting quality assurance for outpatient and facility-based treatment services, and assessing the effectiveness of emerging technologies in the delivery of mental health care. She has provided mental health awareness training for global organizations and frequently presents on topics in behavioral health at professional conferences. Her most recent academic publication appeared in JAMA Psychiatry and explored the relationship between physical activity and mental health.
Dr. Trugerman is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Division 53: Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology and Division 13 Consulting Psychology. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys skiing, biking, playing tennis, photography, and practicing guitar as a form of creative expression and personal balance.
