Biography

Dr. Jan Pirozzi is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been working clinically with adults and children since 2003. Dr. Pirozzi received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Columbia University in 2003. She received her Masters in School Psychology in 2006 from Pace University, and her Doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology in 2008 from Pace University.

Dr. Pirozzi completed rigorous training programs with child and adult populations at various levels of care at Bellevue Hospital, The Administration for Children’s Services, and the Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center. Dr. Pirozzi was trained in several short and long term therapy modalities, including individual, group and family work. She also has extensive training in conducting comprehensive psychological assessment including neuropsychological, intellectual, academic, and personality measures for appropriate educational referrals, treatment planning, and forensic evaluations.

Prior to starting private practice, Dr. Pirozzi specialized in working with children and families in foster care at outpatient, group home and residential treatment facilities. Dr. Pirozzi provided consultation and conducted treatment and forensic evaluations to facilitate appropriate placement decisions for children and families through family court. From her work in this area, Dr. Pirozzi developed a specialty in engaging adolescents with significant trauma histories who are often resistant to treatment, and working to repair relationships between children and their families. Dr. Pirozzi has additional areas of expertise in working with the LGBT population.

Dr. Pirozzi works with children from late elementary, adolescents and adults, struggling with anxiety, depression, affect regulation, behavior problems, learning problems and school difficulty, family conflict, trauma and loss. Dr. Pirozzi integrates a variety of brief and long-term modalities into her treatment approach, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, dialectical behavioral techniques, EMDR, supportive psychotherapy, play therapy, sibling and parent-child dyadic work with individuals, groups, couples and families. Dr. Pirozzi believes that at the heart of all mental health issues are relationships and she approaches treatment as a relationship within which honest reflection can safely occur, and change therefore be created and fostered.

  • What my patients have to say

    “My son started working with Jan when he was 10 after a number of life upheavals including COVID and divorce. Jan is an incredibly caring, trustworthy, and fun therapist who has provided my son with the tools he needs to feel more confident and to manage his anxiety, which had become disruptive in his everyday life. Since they started working together, I've noticed an incredible change in my son – he feels equipped to handle the difficulties that life throws at him, I see an increased trust in himself, and a greater understanding of what he's feeling. I am not exaggerating when I say it has been life changing.

    I truly believe that every kid needs a Jan.”

  • What my patients have to say

    “My son started working with Jan when he was 10 after a number of life-upheavels including COVID and divorce. Jan is an incredibly caring, trustworthy, and fun therapist who has provided my son with the tools he needs to feel more confident and to manage his anxiety, which had become disruptive in his everyday life. Since they started working together, I've noticed an incredible change in my son - he feels equipped to handle the difficulties that life throws at him, I see an increased trust in himself, and a greater understanding of what he's feeling. I am not exaggerating when I say it has been life changing. I truly believe that every kid needs a Jan.”

    — Mom of middle school age boy

  • What my patients have to say

    “Working with Jan during my teenage years was truly life-changing. She provided a safe, steady, and deeply compassionate space during a time when I was still learning who I was and how to navigate big emotions. Jan constantly met me with patience, insight, and genuine care, and she has an incredible ability to make you feel seen and understood without judgment. She also thoughtfully supported my parents throughout the process, while always centering my wellbeing and explaining the work in a way that felt clear and appropriate to me as a young teenager.”

    — Former teenage patient

  • What my patients have to say

    “Through our work together, Jan helped me develop self-awareness, confidence, and coping skills that I continue to use even 10 years after ending treatment together. Finding a therapist you feel safe with and genuinely connected to is essential when navigating big emotions and difficult seasons of life. Jan is absolutely that therapist. I am profoundly grateful for the lasting impact she has had on my growth. In many ways, it is because of Jan that I am now set to graduate with my Doctorate in Counseling Psychology next spring. If I have even half the impact on my clients that Jan had on me, I will consider my work meaningful.”

    — Former teenage patient

  • What my patients have to say

    “Dr. Pirozzi worked with our family for three years as the therapist for our child. During that time, she developed a strong and supportive relationship with our child while providing psychoeducation and practical strategies to help us better support them.

    Dr. Pirozzi also collaborated closely with our child’s school, attending meetings when needed and advocating for appropriate accommodations. She helped us establish a broader system of support beyond her office, ensuring that our child had the resources needed across different settings.”

    – Mother of a teenager

  • What my patients have to say

    “Throughout the three years we worked together, Dr. Pirozzi was available beyond scheduled sessions to offer guidance, crisis support, and thoughtful care coordination. She is an exceptionally knowledgeable, empathetic, and responsive clinician, and we are deeply grateful for the care and support she provided our family.”

    – Mother of a teenager

I believe that at the heart of all mental health issues are relationships. I approach treatment as a relationship within which honest reflection can safely occur, and change therefore be created and fostered.

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