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ABOUT DR. SPANO

Kristine V. Spano, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New York.  

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Dr. Spano administers psychological and neuropsychological assessments (i.e., ADHD and ASD testing) for adults (16+) in her private practice located in Philadelphia.  She also specializes in treating a broad range of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation issues through psychotherapy.  

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Dr. Spano is the Clinical Psychology and Psychological Assessment Director at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates.  She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.   Before her work as a psychologist, she had a career in education, working at The Pingry School in New Jersey, where she simultaneously earned her master's in counseling at Rutgers University.  Dr. Spano also has experience in industry, having managed the Analyst and Associate programs for Citigroup from 2007 to 2008.​

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Outside work, Dr. Spano resets her mind and body by regularly exercising, reading, and watching tennis. She rejuvenates through spending time in the water when traveling. 

EDUCATION

1998-2002

Drew University 

2009-2011

Rutgers University

2012-2017

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

B.A., Classics

Summa Cum Laude 

 

Internship - Department of Egyptology, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 

Masters in Education - M.Ed., Counseling Psychology

Clinical Fieldwork: Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, The Mount Sinai Hospital 

Clinical Supervisors:  Carol Claus-Ehlers, Ph.D., Tara M. Howard,  DNP, MPH, MSN, NP-P 

​Doctor of Psychology - Psy.D.

Clinical Externships (2 Years)  

Cooper University Hospital - Adolescent Medicine and Neurology

Clinical Supervisors:  Richard Selznick, Ph.D., Robert Brown, M.D.,  Thomas P. Drake, M.D.

 

Foundations Behavioral Health

Inpatient Child and Adolescent Unit 

Clinical Supervisors: Donna Toro, Psy.D., Eric Mitchell, Ph.D.  

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Clinical Internship (1 Year) in Community Mental Health

-Intercommunity Action, Greenridge Counseling Center

Clinical Supervisors: Gwen Cross, LPC, William LaValle, Psy.D., Michael Gray, Ph.D.

 

Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1 Year) in Community Mental Health

-Intercommunity Action, Greenridge Counseling Center

Clinical Supervisors: Gwen Cross, LPC, William LaValle, Psy.D.

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