About Dimitra Robokos, Ed.M., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Dr. Dimitra Robokos is a NYS licensed psychologist who began her private practice in 2008 and, with her prior work in education, has a combined experience of over 20 years.  She is also a NYS Certified School Psychologist and also a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a leader in the field of child development with extensive experience in evaluating and treating children from infancy, preschool age through adolescence and young adulthood. Dr. Robokos is trilingual in English, Spanish and Greek and often conducts bilingual evaluations when necessary.

With a Ph.D. in School Psychology (Neuroscience and Education track) from Columbia University and two Master’s degrees (Master’s degree in Education and Master’s degree in Philosophy) from the same institution, Dr. Robokos continued to further her training and expertise as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for over 14 years. At the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Children Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center, she was mentored by some of the most exceptional doctors and clinicians. As an undergraduate, her training at Pace University led to a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English Literature with a minor in Spanish Language.

 

With a Ph.D. in School Psychology (Neuroscience and Education track) from Columbia University and two Master’s degrees (Master’s degree in Education and Master’s degree in Philosophy) from the same institution, Dr. Robokos continued to further her training and expertise as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for over 14 years. At the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Children Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center, she was mentored by some of the most exceptional doctors and clinicians. As an undergraduate, her training at Pace University led to a dual Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and English Literature with a minor in Spanish Language.

Dr. Robokos is well-known and established in New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and the surrounding tri-state area for her work with children, adolescents, and young adults who experience anxiety, stress in school or have other learning and neurological differences. She also works with many families internationally. 

She has worked for over two and a half decades with children on the Autism Spectrum and is considered an expert in the field of treating children with developmental and neurological differences. Dr. Robokos’ approach to treating children is comprehensive and with a team-oriented approach, such that she collaborates consistently with the providers (i.e., educators, clinicians, medical subspecialists) who treat the same child. Her advocacy role in IEP meetings and testifying as an expert witness in legal hearings is keen and she works closely with educational attorneys and legal advocates to support the needs of all the children.

Dr. Robokos shares great enthusiasm, care, and dedication in supporting children, teens, and young adults to improve their mental and emotional health and well-being. Family stressors such as illness, divorce, coping with college, social challenges, and caring for children who have siblings with developmental disabilities are but a few of the situations that Dr. Robokos can support effectively and soundly. 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 patients toward greater health and well-being.

In addition to her work with children and families in the United States, Dr. Robokos has had meaningful experiences in international work as well. For example, early in her work, she was committed to implementing programs at UNICEF that promoted early intervention in developing countries around the world. Working and residing at the International House in NYC, she had the opportunity to meet with world leaders and inform on best practices for children’s developmental outcomes. In her second home country of Greece, she has been involved in lectures, advocacy, and conferences to assist clinicians and educators in their work with children.

Bridging this expertise to her base in New York, Dr. Robokos has worked in many capacities as an educator, presenter, researcher, professor, and clinician. Her background has spanned from a commitment to serving underprivileged youth, children, and families as well as working with children who have special needs, children and youth who require strong advocacy, and families in need of support for their children due to various life changes or stressors. Her many years of being an Applied Behavior Analysis trainer and educator have been significant as has her focus on working in schools and consulting with various private, independent, public, special education, therapeutic, and boarding schools in and around the tri-state area and beyond. Her dedication to the families and children she cares for is extraordinary and she is passionate about the support and guidance she is able to offer.

Media and Public Speaking Collaborations

Dr. Robokos is requested to join in working collaboration with media, book publishing, and technology companies as a way to offer her expertise and judgment in situations, such as the development of children’s books, new educational and health application tools, and to offer information to television, news/radio, and other platforms.

For instance, Dr. Robokos recently provided clinical feedback for Justice Sonia Sotomayor's children's book Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You. She is also currently collaborating on providing expert information on child development for a project with Amazon's Alexa tool. She has collaborated on giving editing advice on professional books on special needs, providing feedback on research projects involving child development and education, and she offers on-point consultations with professionals in organizations.

Additionally, Dr. Robokos regularly speaks at schools and presents topics at grand rounds at medical institutions, and other professional organizations. She also collaborated on providing expert information on child development for a project with Amazon's Alexa tool.

Please contact: drdimitrarobokos@childtherapysupport.com to schedule a time to communicate.