LAUREN A. ARBOLINO, PH.D. - GAHANNA
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Dr. Lauren Arbolino is a licensed School Psychologist with extensive clinical expertise across a wide range of professional environments. In addition to her passion for working with women of all ages navigate life transitions, challenges, and obstacles, she provides clinical and professional support to families and teens attending both public and private schools. For those families experiencing academic transitions or challenges, she helps them effectively access or evaluate appropriate services. Her expert knowledge base provides therapeutic support for teen girls with emotional behavioral disorders and social skill deficits. Dr. Arbolino also works as a consultant for families navigating school services.
Dr. Arbolino has served as a classroom teacher, counselor, and school psychologist for public and private schools for over 20 years. She has worked as a behavior therapist, consultant, and teacher trainer. For over 15 years, Dr. Arbolino has taught both undergraduate and graduate classes in education. She worked at Centennial School of Lehigh University where she trained graduate students in special education and consulted with teachers to effectively service students with emotional-behavioral disorders. In addition to her work at Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, Ohio) she provided consultation services to school districts and clinical counseling to families and children on the Autism Spectrum.
Dr. Arbolino received her Masters in Counseling (M.A.) from New York University and her Doctorate in School Psychology (Ph.D.) from Syracuse University. Her research examines academic and behavioral interventions for students with special needs and provides training to professionals to implement these interventions. Dr. Arbolino has presented at numerous national and international conferences on these topics and has published several articles and book chapters related to behavioral interventions and training professionals to implement these evidence-based strategies. In addition to her clinical work with adults, teens, and families, she provides professional special education and advocacy consultation services and postdoctoral training supervision. She is a member of the Ohio Psychological Association and Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. Additionally, Dr. Arbolino provides supervision to residents in the CWW Postdoctoral Fellowship in Professional Psychology Program.
Clinical Interests/Focus: Adult Mood & Anxiety, Life Adjustment, Grief & Loss, Health & Well-Being, Adolescent Behavioral Health, School-Based Interventions, Special Education Consultation & Advocacy
drarbolino@columbuswomenswellness.com