Dr. Riccio earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, New York in 2010. In 2013, she graduated with her Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the City University of New York at Brooklyn College. During this time, she was the Lead Research Assistant for a study that focused on the physiological and emotional components associated with psychopathy to better understand how such factors contribute to criminal behavior. Dr. Riccio earned her Doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Throughout her education, she has gained a wealth of experience in various settings including the juvenile justice system, inpatient psychiatric hospital, and community mental health center. Dr. Riccio's main interest is the treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, as well as assessment and diagnosis of those with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Concurrently, Sarah has been overseeing the Neurofeedback Department since she joined Landstrom Center in 2016.
Clinical Focus Areas
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Neurofeedback
- Clinical Research
Education
- Illinois School of Professional Psychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- City University of New York at Brooklyn College
- Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology
- College of Mount Saint Vincent, New York
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Memberships
- American Psychological Association
Publications & Presentations
- Riccio, Sarah, "Mental Health Treatment in Juvenile Correctional Facilities: Utilizing Assessment To Inform Treatment" (2021). Dissertations. 618.https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/618