Madeline Lehrer, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Training: Dr. Madeline Lehrer earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University. She received her doctorate in School Psychology from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at UC Davis Medical Center in the CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center and the Early Psychosis Program. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Front Range Treatment Center specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Lehrer is Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Lehrer specializes in treating child trauma, self-injury, chronic suicidality, and transdiagnostic emotion regulation difficulties in adults, children, and adolescents, and utilizes evidence-based therapies including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Unified Protocol (UP) for emotional disorders, parent-child behavioral interventions, and Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Lehrer also specializes in conducting comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessments for adults, children, and adolescents.

Diversity & Inclusion: Dr. Lehrer is committed to providing culturally competent care that align with her clients’ values and socio-cultural backgrounds. She is passionate about increasing access to mental health care in the greater Rochester area and is dedicated to ongoing education and growth of her cultural knowledge and therapeutic approach.

Approach: Dr. Lehrer believes that effective therapy begins with a strong, trusting relationship. Her approach to treatment is rooted in collaboration – working together with clients to set goals, uncover unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies for change. She sees therapy as a partnership where clients’ insights and strengths are the foundation that is built upon using the tools and expertise that Dr. Lehrer provides.

Ages: Dr. Lehrer treats adults, adolescents, and children as young as 6 years old.