Dr. Deanna Spoto is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist who sees private practice patients in Pleasantville, NY. She also works as a certified school psychologist in a local elementary school and has previously worked as a behavior consultant for students in grades K-12. Dr. Spoto previously worked as a postdoctoral clinical fellow at the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD) - Westchester.

Dr. Spoto specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with anxiety, mood, behavior, and school-related challenges. She has a specific area of expertise in treating obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety related disorders and phobias. She employs a cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach with a focus on relationship building, skill instruction, and goal-directed behavioral change. She regularly involves parents in the therapy process, providing parent training and support as needed. Dr. Spoto also has extensive experience collaborating and consulting with schools to address children's emotional and behavioral issues. As a school psychologist, she has a well-developed expertise in the area of special education, and is available to assist with school-related issues in therapy.

Dr. Spoto received her B.S. from Cornell University, where she majored in Human Development and minored in Education Studies. She received her M.S. and Psy.D. in School Psychology from St. John's University. Dr. Spoto is a current member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, National Association of School Psychologists, and Westchester County Psychological Association.