Roberta Galluccio Richardson, PhD
Educated in Italy, England and the United States, Dr. Richardson is fluent in Italian and has a good working knowledge of French and Spanish, having conducted psychotherapy in all these languages. Her extensive experience with diverse populations has allowed her to establish a comfortable and productive relationship with clients from different backgrounds. Her awareness of cultural nuances makes her exceptionally skilled in servicing the needs of New York’s diverse population.Degree
Ph.D.Title
Clinical PsychologistClinical Appointments/Hospital Affiliation
Albert Ellis Institute, Supervisor. Gracie Square Hospital, Consulting PsychologistDescription of Practice/Services Offered
Treating adults and children. Primary modality is cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. Main areas of expertise are: anxiety disorders (including selective mutism, stuttering, OCD and all the phobias), relationship problems, anger management, weight management, infertility issues, parenting and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (including issues related to organizational skills and procrastination).Areas of Research
Obesity/personality assessmentProfessional Education
July 2004- Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Fellowship and Supervisor Certificate.
May 2003- Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
September 2000- Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ. M.A. in General/ Theoretical Psychology.
May 1995- College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD. B.A. in General Psychology.
June 1984- The Oxford Polytechnic, Oxford, England. Degree in Language Studies. Graduated with Distinction.
Credentials/Board Certification
Licensed as a Psychologist by the State of New York since November 2004. Albert Ellis Institute Supervisor and Associate Fellow.Honors/Awards
Member of Psi Chi - National Honor Society in Psychology.Publications
- American Psychological Society – May 1998. Poster: “Comparison of Techniques for Estimating Adiposity in a Sample of Obese Women”.
- Society of Behavioral Medicine – April 2000. Poster: “ Diet Plus Aerobic Exercise Versus Diet Plus Aerobic Exercise and Strength Training: Effects in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women” - Abstract published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Vol. 22, Number 2, 2000.
- Society of Behavioral Medicine – April 2003. Poster: “Predicting Adherence to a Weight Loss Regimen Using the NEO Personality Inventory – Revised”.
Presentations/Media
June 7, 2002: “The NEO-PI-R as a Predictor of Compliance with a Weight Loss Regimen” A presentation conducted at New York University’s Psychiatry Grand Rounds, New York, NY.
October 5, 2002: “Making Decisions and Solving Problems” A four-hour workshop conducted at the Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY.
September 13, 2003: “ Beating Your Self-Defeating Eating” A four-hour workshop conducted at the Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY.
March 20, 2004: “Giving up Your Crutch: Managing Your Addiction” A four-hour workshop to be conducted at the Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY.
July 7, 2004: “A rater-based measure for detecting irrational beliefs in personal narratives: Construction and preliminary validation study”. Annual Poster Presentation, Albert Ellis Institute, New York, NY.
February 6 and September 24, 2004: Friday night workshop. Co-lead with Albert Ellis. Albert Ellis Institute New York, NY.
November 19, 2004: “Mental Health in the Elderly”. Radio Interview conducted in Italian on Radio Maria, New York, NY February 21, 2005: “Help Your Children Get Along”. Workshop for Parents and Caretaker. La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi, New York, NY.
Contact
20 E. 68th Street, Suite 212 B
New York, NY 10021
Phone: (646) 342-7737
Fax: (212) 758-2161
info@psychologistnyc.com
www.psychologistnyc.com
Appointment Scheduling: Call 646-342-7737
Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. by appointment
Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: Medicare
