Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Gianna D'Ambrozio Loriato

Postdoctoral Fellow

Hi, I’m Dr. Loriato!

I work with children and adolescents with a range of neurodevelopmental differences, behavioral challenges, and mood concerns. I have a particular passion for the early identification of neurocognitive, learning, and emotional differences in young children, as early detection can be critical to accessing appropriate services and supporting

positive outcomes.

My training has taken me through some of Boston and New York’s most respected institutions, where I developed a strong foundation in comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic services. I am committed to providing thoughtful, individualized evaluations that offer diagnostic clarity while also helping families understand how a child’s cognitive, learning, behavioral, and emotional functioning may interact. I especially enjoy partnering with caregivers to provide practical recommendations and resources, helping them better understand and

advocate for their children and navigate services both in and outside of school.

Outside of work, I enjoy making homemade pasta, taking barre classes, traveling to new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Training

• B.S. in Psychology — Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
• Master of Social Work — New York University, New York, NY
• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology — University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA
• APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship — The Baker Center for Children and Families, Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellowship in Psychiatry

Clinical Experience

• The Baker Center for Children and Families (Center for Effective Therapy, Manville School, and Camp Baker)
• Blythedale Children's Hospital (Infant & Toddler and Post Neonatal/Post-Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric & Adolescent Unit, and Traumatic Brain Injury Unit)
• Boston Child Study Center (Neuropsychology & Early Childhood Rotations)
• Boston University School of Medicine (Counseling Center)
• Franciscan Children's Community Based Acute Treatment (CBAT)
• New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health (Child & Adolescent Inpatient Units)
• Saint Basil Academy (Residential Facility & School)

My Specialties

Assessment Focus:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Behavioral Regulation Challenges
• Early Identification in Young CHildren
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Learning Difficulties
• Mood & Anxiety DIsorderes
• Neurodevelopmental DIfferences

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Parent Child-Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
• Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Populations Served:

• Young Children
• Children
• Teenagers
• Caregivers & Families