Dawn Catucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor  (LMHC) specializing in individual and group counseling for children, teens and young adults .  She  maintains a private practice in Pleasantville, New York .  

With over 12 years experience as a clinician, and a graduate of Fordham University specializing in Educational and School Psychology, she is currently serving as a  private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression ,academic and peer related difficulties. 

Mrs. Catucci is a practical, interactive, solution-focused counselor.  Her treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. She incorporates a cognitive behavioral approach, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. With sensitivity and compassion, she works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve their goals.

Mrs. Catucci is also a full time School Psychologist at Ardsley High School, and has held this position for the past nine years.  She has experience with students who have a wide range of disabilities and worked with specialized school based programs for emotionally fragile elementary, middle and high school aged students.  Mrs. Catucci also is experienced in working with students who have developmental disabilities.  Prior to becoming a School Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, Mrs. Catucci was a special education  and a kindergarten teacher.

Education
Masters Degree in Educational Psychology MS Ed.  - Fordham University 1993
Professional Diploma in School Psychology  P.D. -Fordham University 1994

Additional Training
Long Island University/ NWPBOCES- Neuropsychological Process Oriented Approach to Psycho-educational Evaluations (ten month training) George McCluskey 2005/06
American Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy -Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy April 2008
American Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavior -CBT for Resistant Clients Dec 2007
American Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavior Therapy-CBT Beyond The Basics May 2008

License, Certifications & Awards
University of the State of New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
University of the State of New York Permanent Certification School Psychologist 1999
University of the State of New York Permanent Certification Special Education Teacher
University of the State of New York Permanent Certification Nursery, Kindergarten & 1-6 Teacher

Professional Activities and Memberships
New York Mental Health Counselor Association (NYMHCA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
New York Association of School Psychologists (NYASP)