Our Team
Experience, Training, Education and Compassion
Always applying empathy with a strong foundation in science and evidence-based practices in mindfulness, behavioral science, and mental health, Dr. Robokos witnesses the positive changes in her clients and celebrates all their steps in greater health and well-being.
Dimitra Robokos, Ed.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. Dimitra Robokos is a NYS and NJ licensed psychologist who began her private practice in 2008 and, with her prior work in education, has a combined experience of over 30 years. She is also a NYS Certified School Psychologist and a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a leader in the field of child and adolescent development with extensive experience in evaluating and treating children from infancy through adolescence and young adulthood.
Katherine Schoenthal Kar, EdM, BCBA
Kate Kar (she/her) has been supporting children and adults within home, school, community, and center-based settings in the greater New York area for nearly 20 years. Ms. Kar received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, and her Master of Education degree in Applied Educational Psychology at Teachers College Columbia University.
Samantha Lewis, Ed.M., M.Phil., Ph.D
Dr. Samantha Lewis is a New York State licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with over two decades of experience. She provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults within our practice. Dr. Lewis received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Columbia University, where she also earned her M.Ed and MPhil degrees.
Alex Kelly, M.A., Ed.M., NCSP
Alex Kelly is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and NYS Certified School Psychologist who has supported children, families, and teachers in the public elementary school setting for the past seven years. He received his training at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he earned his M.A. in Applied Educational Psychology and Ed.M. in Applied Developmental and Learning Psychology. Mr. Kelly previously studied at Stony Brook University, where he obtained a B.S. degree in psychology. Mr. Kelly is currently working as a school psychologist in a public school district in Westchester County, New York.
Madeline Gottlob, B.A., Office Clinical Administrator & Research Writer
Madeline is the Clinical Office Administrator and Research Writer at Dr. Robokos’ practice. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Michigan.
Benjamin Avshalomov, M.A., LPMHC
Benjamin Avshalomov, is a Mental Health Counselor practicing with a limited permit while pursuing a doctorate in school-clinical child psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. He received his Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in early childhood education from Touro College and recently completed his Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at Yeshiva University.
