Dr. Marnee Firestone is a licensed psychologist (psypact authorized) who specializes in clinical psychology and pediatric neuropsychology. Her approach is grounded in the Bio-Psycho-Social Model. She uses specific techniques and skills, along with medical knowledge, to assess and treat patients with psychological and/or physiological and medical conditions from a behavioral, cognitive, or psychoanalytic framework. Dr. Marnee has published several articles, been interviewed for national print & online media, served as a guest lecturer at schools and universities, and been featured on several parenting podcasts.
Dr. Marnee brings over 20 years of professional experience and training to her private practice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, teaching certificates for Early Childhood through Kindergarten, and two Master’s degrees: one in Developmental Psychology and one in School Psychology. Dr. Marnee also earned her APA-accredited Dual Doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology, with a specialization in Neuropsychology.
Dr. Marnee lives in Boca Raton with her family. She provides individual therapy, family and parenting therapy, and conducts a variety of evaluations in her Boca Raton office and virtually as a Psypact-authorized psychologist. Therapy modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and interpersonal therapy. Evaluations include psychological, neurodevelopmental, gifted, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments. Dr. Marnee also works closely with physicians, schools, attorneys, and other professionals.
Education
| June 2002 | Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine- Yeshiva University Doctorate: School-Clinical Child Psychology Dissertation: “Behavioral Differences of Seizure Disordered and Brain Injured Children” | Bronx, NY |
| October 1999 | Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine- Yeshiva University Master of Science: School Psychology Project: Position Paper on Interracial Adoption | Bronx, NY |
| October 1997 | Teacher’s College, Columbia University Master of Arts: Developmental Psychology Thesis: Understanding Mathematic Acquisitions of Pre-Kindergarten Children Utilizing the Test of Early Mathematic Abilities (TEMA) | New York, NY |
| May 1996 | Clark University Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Teaching Certificate: Early Childhood through Kindergarten Concentration: Education | Worcester, MA |