Brianna Pastro, MA

Clinical Extern

I am a clinical associate at Growing Minds Psychology providing both therapy and neuropsychological services. I believe in taking a holistic approach to these services to help improve functioning and quality of life for children, adolescents, and families. I prioritize a strong relationship with the client in my practice, fostering trust, collaboration, and enthusiasm in our work together. I hope to use the same collaborative approach with other individuals in my clients' lives to harness the power of an entire support team to help my clients achieve their goals.

From my previous clinical and research experience, I have been able to integrate evidence-based practices and scientific research findings into my clinical practice. Combining my genuine and down-to-earth therapeutic style with evidence-based techniques, I aim to help each client feel heard, validated, and supported along their journey towards being their best self.

In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my dogs, trying new recipes, traveling, and crocheting.

Experience

  • Clinical Extern, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Westchester Behavioral Health Center, Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program

  • Clinical Extern, Growing Minds Psychology

  • Clinic Associate, Fordham Community Mental Health Clinic

  • Clinical Extern, Fordham Counseling & Psychological Services

  • Clinical Research Assistant, Treatment & Etiology of Depression in Youth Lab, McLean Hospital

Education

  • Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology, Fordham University

  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Fordham University

  • B.S. in Psychology, Tufts University