Founder and Director

Dr. Jake Ross is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist as well as a certified school psychologist. 

Dr. Ross specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, mood, behavior, and school-related challenges. He has a specific area of expertise in social pragmatics and improving social relationships among peers. He employs a cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach with a focus on relationship building, skill instruction, and goal-directed behavioral change. He regularly involves parents in the therapy process, provides parent training, and builds behavioral regimens that can be easily implemented in the home.

Additionally, Dr. Ross also possesses tremendous experience with psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing. Through his experiences in both school and clinical settings, he has an exceptional foundation of knowledge in developing personalized and comprehensive battery of tests that help determine the presence of various internalizing (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD) and externalizing (e.g. ADHD, ODD, DMDD) disorders as well as developmental disabilities.

Being a school psychologist, Dr. Ross also has extensive experience collaborating and consulting with schools to address children's emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns. He has a well-developed expertise in the area of special education, and is available to assist with school-related issues, such as IEP development, CSE/504 processes, and creation of social-emotional goals.

Dr. Ross received his B.A. from Binghamton University, where he majored in Psychology. He received his M.S. and Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Yeshiva University. Dr. Ross is a current member of the American Psychological Association, New York Association of School Psychologists, and Westchester County Psychological Association.

Psychologist

Dr. Evelyn Berger is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist specializing in the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With extensive experience in school, clinical, and hospital settings, Dr. Berger offers a compassionate, individualized approach to therapy that emphasizes relationship building, skill development, and evidence-based strategies.

Dr. Berger's areas of expertise include the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She is skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic approaches, tailoring her therapeutic methods to meet the unique needs of each client. Her collaborative style ensures that parents and caregivers are active partners in the therapeutic process, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment at home and in school.

In addition to her therapy work, Dr. Berger has substantial experience with psychological and neuropsychological assessments, supporting children and adolescents across the developmental spectrum. Her background includes conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify learning differences, executive functioning challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties. She is well-versed in the CPSE/CSE process and the special education system, ensuring that assessments and recommendations effectively support students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Dr. Berger earned her Psy.D. and M.S. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from Yeshiva University, where she also completed specialized training in child-parent psychotherapy and attachment-based interventions. Her doctoral research explored the experiences of fathers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), underscoring her commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse experiences of families.

Dr. Berger currently serves as a School Psychologist in the White Plains City School District, where she provides counseling, consultation, and crisis intervention services, as well as completing assessments. Previously, at Maimonides Medical Center, she served as a Staff Psychologist, providing therapy and supervising doctoral students and psychiatric residents. Throughout her career, she has also dedicated herself to training and supervising the next generation of mental health professionals.

Dedicated to fostering resilience and growth in her clients, Dr. Berger is committed to creating a safe and supportive space for families navigating life's challenges. She stays current with cutting-edge practices through ongoing professional development in areas like DBT, trauma-informed care, and school-based interventions.