Francyne Zeltser, PsyD

Dr. Francyne Zeltser is a New York State Licensed Psychologist (#020690), neuropsychologist, and experienced clinician specializing in psychological and neuropsychological assessment and mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. As the Senior Director of Mental Health and Testing Services, she leads a multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, neuropsychologists, and psychotherapists providing comprehensive assessment and treatment services. She also oversees psychology externship, internship, and postdoctoral fellowship training programs, with an emphasis on clinical training, professional development, and supervision. Dr. Zeltser earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Binghamton University and completed her graduate training at St. John’s University. She has also completed CPD-accredited professional training in supporting PDA children through PDA North America.

Dr. Zeltser provides psychotherapy and comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational, autism, developmental, and guardianship evaluations. Her areas of expertise include child and adolescent development, autism and developmental disabilities, ADHD and executive functioning, anxiety and mood disorders, behavior management, parenting, and school-related concerns. Her assessment work focuses on understanding each individual’s cognitive, academic, attentional, executive functioning, social-emotional, and behavioral profile to support diagnostic clarification and inform individualized treatment, educational, and intervention recommendations.

In her clinical practice, Dr. Zeltser utilizes evidence-based interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Her work emphasizes practical, individualized strategies to strengthen emotional and behavioral functioning, executive functioning, social skills, coping, and family functioning. She also provides consultation to parents and families around behavioral, developmental, educational, sleep, and toileting concerns and supports families in navigating educational interventions and advocacy. Her integrative, collaborative approach is grounded in helping patients and families translate clinical understanding into meaningful and sustainable changes across home, school, and community settings.

Dr. Zeltser regularly provides training and consultation to clinicians, educators, parents, and other professionals on topics related to neuropsychological assessment, child development, mental health, parenting, and educational intervention. In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, she serves as an adjunct professor and has been featured as a mental health expert in various media outlets, including Parents.com, CNBC.com, Woman’s Day, Care.com, The Bump, and Today.com. Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Zeltser enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling, live music, sporting events, and a competitive game night.