Meet Dr. Cerda!

“Therapy used to feel like a chore, but Dr. Cerda has made it a seamless and enjoyable part of my week..”

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“…this is the longest I’ve stuck with a therapist. I’ve never felt so seen and heard before. Our weekly calls have become one of the highlights of my week.”

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“She listens intently each session and is collaborative when creating a treatment plan. She creates a safe space and actively checks in for feedback about our sessions.”

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My Story

Hi there! I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist and private practice owner. I received a doctoral degree (Psy.D.) in School-Clinical Psychology from Pace University.

I completed my 5th year pre-doctoral clinical internship at League Education and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, where I worked with children and adolescents requiring psychiatric services in a special education day treatment setting. I primarily worked with preschool- and school-age children as well as adolescents with developmental disabilities and emotional disturbance.

I completed my post-doctoral training through the New York State Office of Mental Health, at New York City Children’s Center, providing services to children and adolescents with severe psychiatric conditions in an inpatient hospital setting. In addition to providing therapeutic services, I also conducted extensive psychological evaluations, and supervised doctoral-level interns and externs in psychological assessment.

In the past, I have also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in childhood assessment and mental health consultation as an adjunct instructor at NYU.

I provide therapy and assessment services for children, teenagers, and adults. My clinical practice is rooted in psychodynamic and relational principles, however, I use an integrative approach, often incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in my work.

I founded my practice, Cerda Psychology, in 2024 with a mission to provide high-quality clinical care while fostering a culture of support, warmth, and playfulness.

Thank you for your interest in my practice!

Credentials

Education:

Psy.D., School-Clinical Psychology, Pace University

M.S.Ed., Psychology, Pace University

M.A., Psychology, Adelphi University

B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude, Adelphi University

Past Experience:

Associate Psychologist- New York City Children’s Center Queens Campus, Bellerose, NY

Preschool Psychologist- Hebrew Academy for Special Children, Woodmere, NY

Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern- League Education and Treatment Center, Brooklyn, NY

Psychology Extern- Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, Dix Hills, NY

Psychology Extern- Port Washington Union Free School District, Port Washington, NY

Adjunct Instructor- New York University Department of Applied Psychology

Presentations & Publications:

Barbot, B., Cerda, K., & Teo, T. (2020, October). Negative ideation in creative problem-solving is task specific too: Evidence from a sample of incinerated juveniles.

Olszewski, L. E., Melkote, P. U., Nicholson, A., Cerda, K. & Vitiello, V. J. (2018, November). Childhood Development and Management in the Classroom. Presented to Educators at PS276- The Liberty School, New York, New York.