Dr. Kristy Shapiro is a licensed psychologist and a nationally certified school psychologist with a breadth of experience providing therapeutic services in diverse settings and levels of care, including schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, primary care, and inpatient and community based acute treatment programs. Currently, Kristy works as the clinical director for a therapeutic day school, where she is responsible for the overall effectiveness of clinical programming, and for the hiring, training, and supervision of all clinical staff. She also provides case management, psychological assessment, and individual and group therapy for students with diverse social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Kristy has experience working with a range of acute psychiatric presentations, including mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, and trauma. Additionally, she has extensive experience with assessment and evaluation, with expertise in psychological evaluation and providing diagnostic clarification. She also has experience working with and evaluating individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, including learning disabilities, autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kristy earned her Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her APA doctoral internship at Andrus Children’s Center and postdoctoral fellowship at Salem Hospital/Mass General Brigham. When not working, you can find Kristy spending time with her family, enjoying time outside, and listening to true crime podcasts.