
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.