Dr. Kristen Nolfi is an educational psychologist who supports children and adolescents facing emotional, learning, and behavioral challenges. With extensive experience in both school and clinical settings, she brings a deep understanding of how children function across home, school, and community environments.
She supports young people navigating anxiety, autism, executive functioning challenges, learning differences, social difficulties, and stress related to school or family transitions. Her work focuses on helping each child build practical skills to manage daily demands, strengthen resilience, and feel more confident. Collaboration is central to her approach—working closely with families, educators, and providers using psychoeducation to help children and caregivers understand how the brain works and why specific strategies help.
“I listen carefully to others to understand their perspectives, offer meaningful support, and determine appropriate next steps,” Kristen Nolfi explains. “I work collaboratively with families, educators, and key stakeholders to help children build the skills they need to navigate challenges and support their growth and development.”
Drawing on more than three decades of practice—completing over 2,000 evaluations and serving more than 1,000 families, and devoted over 4,000 hours to family court consultation and litigation support alongside family law attorneys, including professional witness testimony in high-conflict proceedings. She actively teaches and shares research-based practices with caregivers and colleagues. As an instructor and advocate, she helps educators and families support students with learning differences using proven methods.
“I have always been intrigued by how the mind works and enjoy collaborating with others to solve problems and help people,” she says. “I especially love working with children, teens, and families and find it incredibly rewarding.”
Her background spans developmental, educational, legal, and organizational settings. Her experience includes conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, developing behavior intervention plans, collaborating with legal professionals, and supporting systems through evidence-based approaches.
Her practice is grounded in scientific cognitive assessment, developmental science, systems thinking, and human ecology. Dr. Nolfi earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching and psychology from Western New England University, followed by her master’s degree and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in school psychology and special education. She earned her doctorate in educational psychology (Ed.D.) from American International College, where her research examined ADHD and parental knowledge, and completed specialized training in Child and Family Forensics at William James College.