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Meet Dr. Caitlin Gasperetti

I’m a licensed psychologist based on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the founder of Morning Light Psychology. I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and parents.

I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, completed my predoctoral internship at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, and then pursued a postdoctoral fellowship at the NYU Child Study Center, where I later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor.

My approach to therapy is evidence-based, active, and collaborative. I primarily draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop concrete skills for regulating emotions, navigating relationships more effectively, and increasing stability and confidence in their daily lives. For individuals struggling with insomnia, I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a highly effective, structured treatment designed to restore healthy sleep patterns.

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What Clients Can Expect

Clients often describe me as warm, steady, and deeply collaborative, offering both compassion and thoughtful directness. I strive to create a therapeutic space where you feel genuinely heard and emotionally understood while also experiencing support that leads to meaningful growth.

In our work together, you can expect therapy that is:

  • Supportive and validating, with care grounded in acceptance, empathy, and respect for your lived experience

  • Skills-based, focused on building practical tools that can be used in daily life to manage emotions and relationships

  • Safety-centered, with attention to emotional containment, stabilization, and trust

  • Relational, guided by collaboration, openness, and clear communication

  • Structured yet flexible, tailored to your goals and pace while grounded in evidence-based approaches

Training & Credentials

Education

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — University of California, Berkeley

  • M.A., Psychology — University of California, Berkeley

  • B.A., Psychology, Honors & Distinction — Stanford University

Clinical Training

  • Predoctoral Internship — NYU/Bellevue Clinical Psychology Internship

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship — NYU Child Study Center, Anxiety & Mood Disorders

Advanced Training

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Foundational — Behavioral Tech Institute

  • DBT for Substance Use Disorders (DBT-SUD) — Behavioral Tech Institute

  • Transdiagnostic Sleep & Circadian Intervention — UC Berkeley

Licensure

  • Licensed Psychologist — New York State, Florida (Telehealth only)