Dr. Ayala Zoltan Rockoff

Dr. Rockoff works to create a comfortable and accepting therapeutic relationship that promotes reflection and growth. She utilizes a variety of evidenced-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, tailoring her intervention to the child and family's needs and presentation. She focuses on developing collaborative solutions and strategies that promote understanding, empowerment and wellbeing.

Dr. Rockoff holds a PsyD and MS in School Psychology from St. John's University, an MA in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College Columbia University, and a BA Cum Laude with honors in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

She is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of NY and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), as well as a certified Special Educator.

Dr. Rockoff primarily works with children and their families.

Dr. Rockoff has worked in the fields of special education and childhood mental health for over 20 years, in and out of the classroom- and loves working with young people, their families, and professionals who care about them.

She has served as School Psychologist/Director of Guidance for students ranging in age from Kindergarten-12th grade at several schools across the country.

She currently works as a consulting school psychologist, and works with individual clients in therapy. In addition, she supports individuals with emotional wellness and Executive Functioning skills with REACH Learning Services, a Colorado-based integrated private practice, and is a member of the Camper Care team at Ramah Day Camp in Nyack during the summer months.

By listening carefully, gathering relevant information from the child and family, and establishing comfortable rapport, Dr. Rockoff works to set collaborative, actionable goals and to support individuals in understanding themselves and the world around them.