Dr. Alisa Trugerman is a New York State licensed psychologist (#009615) with over two decades of clinical experience. She earned her B.A. in Biology and Psychology from the University of Rochester and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University. She is also a certified school psychologist and has provided specialized psychological services in public school settings.
Dr. Trugerman works with older children, adolescents, young adults, and couples, with a focus on learning, developmental, and motivational challenges, as well as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and family or relationship concerns. Her approach is holistic and collaborative, and she works closely with families, educators, healthcare providers, and other support systems to build sustainable, real-world solutions.
She is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Family Systems, and Parent Management Training (PMT), and integrates these approaches to tailor treatment to each client’s needs, goals, and context.
Dr. Trugerman has extensive experience across clinical, school, and community-based settings, and has served as a subject matter expert in evaluating employer-based mental health programs, conducting quality assurance for treatment services, and assessing emerging technologies in mental health care. She has provided training for global organizations and frequently presents at professional conferences. Her academic work includes a recent publication in JAMA Psychiatry exploring the relationship between physical activity and mental health.
She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), including Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology) and Division 13 (Consulting Psychology). Outside of her professional work, she enjoys skiing, biking, playing tennis, photography, and practicing guitar.
