Sarah Aboudara
Morristown
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience at The Center for Child & Family Development, specializing in evidence-based interventions for children facing emotional disorders. Proven ability to enhance therapeutic outcomes through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strong rapport-building skills, effectively addressing anxiety, ADHD, and Autism in diverse populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
The Center for Child & Family Development
09.2019 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to inform treatment planning and interventions.
- Develop and implemented evidence-based therapeutic programs for children and families.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and support services.
- Utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, and behavioral challenges.
Behaviorist/School Psychologist
Piscataway Board Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral concerns and inform strategies.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective classroom management techniques.
- Trained staff on behavior modification strategies and interventions.
- Facilitated communication between parents and school personnel regarding student behavior.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and promoting engagement in therapeutic activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups, improving clients'' communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring student safety and emotional well-being.
- Established strong relationships with students, fostering a supportive environment for academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PAPsyD - School Psychology
The Graduate School of Applied And Professional Psychology
Piscataway, NJ05-2014
Skills
- Child psychology
- Emotional disorders
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Suicide risk assessment
- Individual therapy
- Anger management
- Adolescent psychology
- Therapy and counseling
- Childhood trauma
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Autism
Affiliations
- Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
- Member of the NJ Psychological Association
Certification
- Certified School Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
The Center for Child & Family Development
09.2019 - Current
Behaviorist/School Psychologist
Piscataway Board Of Education
09.2014 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Muhlenberg College
PsyD - School Psychology
The Graduate School of Applied And Professional Psychology