Lanae Coleman, Ph.D. (she/her), is a clinical psychology postdoctoral fellow at Manhattan Psychology Group (MPG) who specializes in supporting children, teens, and families through evidence-based therapy, including Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology with a specialization in School Psychology from the University of Connecticut (UConn), an APA-accredited and NASP-approved program, and completed her predoctoral internship through the Connecticut Psychology Consortium.
Dr. Coleman has worked in schools, therapeutic day programs, residential treatment centers, and private practices, helping children manage anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, emotional regulation challenges, and disruptive behaviors. She partners closely with parents to build effective strategies that promote positive change and strengthen family relationships.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Dr. Coleman draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), school-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and Parent Management Training (PMT). She is also trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) and CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in Schools) and is pursuing certification in PCIT. She is passionate about helping children feel understood, develop coping skills, and thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.
