Meredith Bonacci, PhD is a New York University trained psychologist treating adolescents and adults.
Education
PhD in School/Clinical Psychology, New York University
MA in Psychological Studies, New York University
BS in Applied Psychology, New York University
Licensure
New York State
Clinical Experience
Supervising Psychologist, Columbia University, New York City
Clinical Psychologist, Rennicke & Associates Private Practice, New York City
Postdoctoral Fellowship, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York City
APA Accredited Internship, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York City
Predoctoral Externship, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City
Additional Clinical Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Core Clinical Training, Treatment Implementation Collaborative
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Psychwire
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Prenatal & Postpartum Mental Health, Psyched Mommy
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Body Image Disturbances, CBT/DBT Associates
Family-Based Treatment of Eating Disorders in Adolescents, Stanford University
Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Intensive Training, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
Developmental Trauma Disorder, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
Publications
Bonacci, M., Linares, L.O., Mattis, J., & Raver, C.C. (2011). Sibling relationships among maltreated children in fostercare. Proquest Dissertations and Theses.
Mattis, J., Powell Hammond, W., Grayman, N., Bonacci, M., Brennan, W., Cowie, S., Ladyzhenskaya, L., & So, S. (2009). The social production of altruism: Motivations for caring action in a low-income urban community. American Journal of Community Psychology.
Halkitis, P., Mattis, J., Sahadath, J., Massie, D., Ladyzhenskaya, L., Pitrelli, K., & Bonacci, M. (2009). Meaning and manifestation of religion and spirituality among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Journal of Adult Development.
Presentations
Bonacci, M. (2015). Emotion regulation skill building in adolescents. Presentation at Columbia University. New York, NY.
Zhai, F., Zadzora, K., Raver, C. C., & Bonacci, M. (2009). Predicting children’s transitions from Head Start to low-performing schools in Chicago: The roles of exposure to poverty related risk and to early childhood intervention. Paper presented at the 17th Annual Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting. Washington, DC.
Linares, L. O., Bonacci, M., & Glenn, E. (2008). Strategies for violence prevention in children. Presentation at the New York Foundling Hospital Annual Conference. New York, NY.
Linares, L. O., Bonacci, M., & Glenn, E. (2007). Understanding and treating childhood aggression in foster care. Presentation at the New York Foundling Hospital Annual Conference. New York, NY.
Mattis, J., Ladyzhenskaya, L., So, S., Massie, D., Pitrelli, K., Bonacci, M., Matos, T., & Perry, S. (2005). The social production of altruism in a low-income African American community. Poster presented at the 113th Annual American Psychological Association Conference. Washington, D.C.
Media
Bonacci, M. (2020, September) Teen Talk: Back to School in a Pandemic. Parents Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2014, September) Six ways to help your teenager manage school stress. Your Teen Online Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2014, March) How to handle test anxiety. Your Teen Online Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2013, Winter) How to start the conversation: Depression in teens. Your Teen Magazine, Vol 6(2).
Bonacci, M. (2013, September) Boys and body image. Your Teen Online Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2013, July) Freshman year jitters. Your Teen Online Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2013, May) Is your teen depressed? Your Teen Online Magazine.
Bonacci, M. (2013, March) Finding the right therapist for your teen. Your Teen Online Magazine.
Professional Affiliations
2012-present Member, New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
2011-present Member, American Psychological Association
2010-present Member, New York State Psychological Association
Service
2022-present Volunteer, Food Rescue US