Alexis Ferguson Psychological Assessments NJ

About Dr. Ferguson:
Alexis Ferguson, MSEd, PsyD:

Dr. Ferguson is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, learning disabilities, mood disorders, behavioral disorders (ADHD, ODD), children and families, and assessment. She holds licenses in New Jersey and New York. Her broad clinical experience spans multiple settings and she has provided services to individuals across the lifespan. She completed her training at prestigious externship and internship sites including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Rutgers University/University Hospital, Four Winds Hospital, the Hawthorne School District, and the Special Treatment Unit housed within the East Jersey State Prison.

Dr. Ferguson has always be a lover of the sciences, which sparked her interest in attending Rutgers University, graduating as a dual major in Exercise Science and Psychology (honors distinction). Her interest in working with children and learning about their development led her to enroll in Pace University’s PsyD in School-Clinical Child Psychology program. Along the way, she earned her Masters of Science in Education (MSEd) and was fully trained as a school psychologist. She now works at Pace University as an Assistant Professor and is the Director of Assessment for the Psychology department. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Ferguson was an active member of the psychology department and was consistently awarded for her excellence in clinical services and service to the field, culminating in her being awarded the 2022 Outstanding Graduate Student Award across all graduate programs within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences at Pace University.

While in graduate school, Dr. Ferguson co-founded Psych Me Out, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to addressing disparities in Black mental health resources. Dr. Ferguson’s work has been highlighted by the Associated Press, EURWeb, and WURD Radio. She has led numerous free community wellness events, spoken on various panels, provided trainings for hospitals, law firms, and local agencies, and partnered with the award-winning media agency, Coloan Brands. In addition, she regularly provides mental health workshops addressing the needs of corporations such as Amazon, Barclays, and Google.

Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Ferguson is actively involved in service and leadership. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Association of Black Psychologists, the American Psychological Association, and serves on the Board of the New Jersey Association of Black Psychologists.

 

Specialties: Adolescent, Anxiety, Family Conflict, Self-Esteem Issues: Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Coping Skills, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Stress, Trauma and PTSD

Mental Health: Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders

Sexuality: LGBTQ+

Age: Children, Preteen, Teen, Adults

Types of Therapy: CBT, Integrative, Psychodynamic

Modality: Individual, Family