Dawn Nero, PsyD

Public Transportation: New Hyde Park on the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) Ubers and Lyfts can drop off at building 3000 once inside the Lake Success Quadrangle parking lot. What Brightline offers to families in New York: Care for every child starts with a two-step diagnostic evaluation. Step one is an in-depth, 1.5-hour conversation with a Brightline therapist. Step two is a 1-hour follow-up session for evaluation results and care path recommendation. The goal? That you come away holding a care plan you helped create, knowing we truly understand your needs. From there, Brightline will recommend one of these paths: Psychological Testing Therapy and psychiatry services Anxiety program OCD program ADHD program Disruptive behaviors program

Focus Areas: Depression & Anxiety. Strengths: My primary strength is my ability to connect with children and adolescents using a blend of traditional talk therapy and creative ctivities like dance and art. I am a warm and collaborative clinician who partners with families to build on their existing strengths and find unique paths to healing. Inspiration: My inspiration comes from a long-held passion for helping children navigate difficult circumstances, particularly through creative expression and play. I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where young people and their families can grow and thrive together. Experience with Families: My experience is deeply rooted in supporting families through complex challenges.

Focus Areas: ADHD. Strengths: I provide care grounded in science and tailored to each family’s unique circumstance. As a therapist, and as a person, I always aim to be thoughtful, thorough, curious and dependable. Inspiration: I’ve known that I wanted to be a child psychologist since middle school! I had my sights set on this career because I naturally found myself supporting others, and I knew working with kids to help bring out the best in them would bring me joy. Experience with Families: I have worked with families in outpatient and school-based settings on a wide range of concerns including difficulties with emotion and behavioral regulation, inattention, anxiety, and low mood. I work collaboratively with families.