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Dr. Serrao earned her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with a minor in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire where she also competed in Division I Track and Cross Country. Dr. Serrao then earned a Master's of Science degree in Psychology from Villanova University, followed by a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. She completed her APA accredited Internship at the Counseling and Psychological Services Center at Utah State University, training under noted Sport Psychology Consultant, Dr. Richard D. Gordin. Dr. Serrao then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Student Psychological Services Center at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Serrao is very passionate about incorporating diversity & multiculturalism into her work with all clients. She assisted in planning an annual Diversity Conference during her graduate training, served as an Ally during her internship, and completed SafeZone training while working for the College of Charleston.
Dr. Martin completed her undergraduate education in psychology at The College of New Jersey. Following graduation, she worked for two years as a research assistant in the Neuropsychology department at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. She earned her Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Clinical Psychology, with a Neuropsychology specialization, at the APA accredited University of Houston. She then attended an APA accredited internship at Emory University School of Medicine in the Neuropsychology track. She completed her two- year APA and APPCN accredited fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center. Dr. Martin earned her board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology in March 2018.
Throughout her training, she has published manuscripts within the pediatric and adult populations. Previous research projects have included pediatric epilepsy and brain tumor as well as headaches in the Veteran population. She has presented this research at various national and international conferences. She continues to be a part of several Neuropsychological organizations including the International Neuropsychological Society and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology. Current research interests include treatment and differential diagnosis in individuals with dementia or other memory concerns.
Dr. Martin specializes in assessment and treatment (primarily cognitive rehabilitation) of adult patients with a variety of neurological conditions including, but not limited to, dementia, movement disorders, epilepsy, and brain injury. Dr. Martin is also an instructor at the University of Houston.