Rich Gallini, Ph.D.
North Star Psychological Services
Litchfield, Connecticut
My Story
Imagine a moment when everything changes. A dream was born on the approach of a "big number" birthday after having completed 20 years of public school service on a clear night at our home in Litchfield Hills.
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As I have for over 25 years, I provide the highest quality evaluations to individuals and families in need. The critical nature of excellent evaluations is evident when listening to the challenges many have in their lives and learning. I have worked throughout my career to acquire the specific knowledge and skills to provide individuals and families with understanding and clarity. I complete comprehensive assessments with a thorough understanding of the needs of schools and Special Education regulations and processes. My assessments for college-aged individuals are complete with the experienced knowledge of those needs and challenges. My assessments for adults help to provide the diagnostic clarity they have been seeking.
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I have a true passion for helping people gain insight into their loved one or themself. I work with an ethic that values transparency, honesty, and integrity. I believe that working with families and individuals forthrightly provides the best opportunity for understanding and change. My goal is to inform and help guide individuals through the murky and often frustrating process of understanding and support. As the North Star has for travelers for 1000s of years, I hope to help guide you to understand yourself or your loved one better.
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My Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Connecticut, (2014).
Major: Educational Psychology and Counseling Psychology.
Specialist Program; The University of Hartford, (1999)
Major: School Psychology. [NASP Approved].
Master of Science; The University of Hartford, (1998)
Major: Psychology. Specialization: Clinical Child Counseling.
Bachelor of Arts; The University of Hartford, (1995)
Major: Psychology. Minor: Painting [Hartford Art School].
Specialty Training & Certifications
Licensed Psychologist CT#004497
Clinical Neuropsychology, The Fielding Graduate University, (2001 - 2004) (Houston Conference Standards,
APA Division 40 Approved ) New York City; Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., A.B.C.N. - Clinical Supervisor.
ADHD - Certified Clinical Service Provider, (2020) Completed 30 hour intensive online training (Certificate 122602)
Professionally Certified School Psychologist Certification (070), University of Hartford (1996 - 1999)
Intermediate Educator Certification (092), Sacred Heart University, (2021 - 2022)
Work Experience Overview
Ridgefield Public Schools
September 2009 - October 2023
Farmington Public Schools
September 2003 - September 2009
Connecticut Department of Correction
August 1998 - September 2003
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
University of Hartford (2004 - 2013)
Fairfield University (2003 - 2005)
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