Sandra Deris-Atassi, PsyD

 

Child and Adolescent Psychologist


Dr. Sandra Deris Atassi earned her doctorate in psychology from Miami Institute of Psychology, with concentration in neuropsychology. She then completed both her psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Deris Atassi specializes in psychological, developmental, and psycho-educational assessments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, giftedness, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and pediatric health conditions. She also conducts psychotherapy for children and adolescents with a variety of mental and medical conditions/diagnoses. Her conceptual model is rooted in a comprehensive theoretical approach incorporating health psychology, psychodynamic and attachment theory, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral, depending on the specific diagnosis and needs of each individual and family.

 

Dr. Deris Atassi has provided workshops for parents and teachers and appeared on several TV and radio shows. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and Florida Psychological Association. 
 


Primary Office

Address:
8333 NW 53 Street
Doral, FL 33166
Phone Number:
305-213-2842

Education

Internship - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Residency - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Other NPDB Professional School - Carlos Albizu University

Board Certifications

American Board of Professional Psychology (Child & Adolescent) - Grandfathered