Brooke Catanzaro, PsyD
Assistant Director of Neuropsychological Assessment and Educational Support
Dr. Brooke Catanzaro is a licensed psychologist and Assistant Director of Neuropsychological Assessment and Educational Support at CBC. Dr. Catanzaro specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic evaluations across the lifespan—from early childhood through adulthood. As the Assistant Director of Neuropsychological Assessment and Educational Support at CBC, Dr. Catanzaro brings deep clinical experience and a collaborative approach to helping individuals better understand their strengths and challenges.
Dr. Catanzaro has particular expertise in assessing and supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental concerns, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, language-based learning difficulties, and emotional regulation challenges. Dr. Catanzaro also has a specialized expertise in working with children diagnosed with selective mutism.
Dr. Catanzaro earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fairfield University and received both her Master’s and Doctorate (Psy.D.) in School Psychology from St. John’s University. Her training included diverse settings such as schools, outpatient clinics, and pediatric hospitals. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at CBC under the supervision of Dr. Brittney Fallucca. Additionally, she trained at the Child Study Center at NYU Langone Health and within the Pleasantville Union Free School District.
In her work, Dr. Catanzaro is committed to integrating evidence-based assessment with practical recommendations that inform meaningful support at home, in school, and beyond. She consults regularly with educators and school teams to develop effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and she has experience implementing classroom-based behavioral and academic interventions.
Beyond evaluations, Dr. Catanzaro provides executive functioning coaching to support skill-building in areas such as organization, time management, planning, and problem-solving. She also has experience providing therapeutic support using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques for individuals managing anxiety, behavioral concerns, and emotional dysregulation.
Her research interests center on neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly ADHD, and the impact of parenting behaviors on long-term outcomes. Dr. Catanzaro is an active member of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the New York State Association of Neuropsychology (NYSAN), and the American Psychological Association (APA), where she has presented her work on school-based interventions and developmental outcomes.